Franklin Row
Walkable with great nature access
Median $1.1M·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 5.3/10
What catches people off guard is that you're in a genuine downtown—surrounded by 162 restaurants and shops within walking distance—yet you're also just a few minutes from the Grand Haven beach. Franklin Row sits right at that sweet spot where you've got urban density without feeling landlocked. The condos here run around $1.1M, and they're designed for people who want to be in the thick of things without sacrificing access to water and green space. Central Park is a three-minute walk away, and there are 23 parks within a mile if you're counting.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lake life
- Spring Lake within walking distance
- 115 parks within 1 mile
- Central Park: 4 min walk
- Depot Pavilion: 7 min walk
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 1.5 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$1.1M median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Franklin Row
Estimated Monthly Payment
$7,736/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Central Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
115
within 1 mile
Grand Haven Vinegar and Oil
+1 more
Lakeside Eats
+1 more
Aldea Coffee
+1 more
The Eagles
+1 more
Central Park
+1 more
Depot Pavilion Playground
Smith Bayou
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Poplar Ridge
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Grand Haven Municipal Launch
+1 more
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Crime in Franklin Row is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →Est. Home Value
$1.1M
Assessor estimate
Units
4
Complex Size
0.14 ac
4 units
Homeowner Rate
50%
Principal residence
Local Government · area-wide
City of Grand Haven
Source: grandhaven.org · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,488 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Grand Haven Light & Power · ~13.4¢/kWh
Community-owned utility since 1896; ~15,000 customers
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: grandhaven.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Franklin Row are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(8)
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Lakeside Eats
Restaurant
Powder Keg Kitchen
Restaurant
The Foundry Grill GH
Restaurant
Fast Food
Smokey Jose's
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Central School
Elliott School
Lakeshore Middle School
School
Ferry School
Saint Johns School
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Hatton Park Trail
Bike Path
Robinson Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(6)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+3 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Franklin Row
- What do homes cost in Franklin Row?
- The median home value in Franklin Row is about $1,139,600. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Franklin Row?
- Franklin Row is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Franklin Row walkable?
- Franklin Row scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.