Forest Park Sub No 8

You'd expect Forest Park Sub No 8 to be tucked somewhere in the woods—instead, it's a subdivision of modest lots on the outskirts of the Greater Grand Rapids area, where you'll need a car for virtually everything except the occasional stroll to Hofma Park. Homes here run around $826K and sit on roughly half-acre parcels, putting you closer to Grand Haven's beach (12 minutes) than to downtown Grand Rapids (45 minutes), which says something about where the developers' priorities were. The Grand Haven Area Public Schools serve the area, and while the neighborhood itself doesn't offer much in walkable amenities—grocery stores and dining are distant enough that "walking" isn't really an option—there are a couple of parks within a mile if you want to stretch your legs without getting in the car.