Franz Gardens
Room to spread out, great value
Median $358K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 5.9/10
Franz Gardens sits within the larger Fox Hollow Estates Sub Area, a quiet subdivision where lots average just under three-quarters of an acre—enough breathing room without the maintenance burden of sprawl. Homes here run around $589K, and you're looking at a straightforward drive: eight minutes to Grand Haven's beach, or about forty-six minutes if downtown Grand Rapids is your draw. The nearest grocery is a mile and a half away, with a dozen options within two miles if you're the type to shop around, though the actual restaurants and coffee shops require a short drive—not a stroll. Grand Haven Area Public Schools serves the area, and if you need a dose of nature without leaving your backyard too far behind, Rosy Mound Natural Area is less than a mile away, offering dunes and trails that actually feel removed from the subdivision itself.
Why people love it here
25,413 sq ft avg lots
- 11 homes
Grand Haven High School
- High — 0.4 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$358K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Franz Gardens
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,427/mo
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Median Sale Price
$358K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
11
Median Lot Size
0.51 ac
0.51 ac – 1.00 ac
Homeowner Rate
63.6%
Principal residence
Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
+1 more
American Dunes Golf Club
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
JW's Food & Spirits
+1 more
Rosy Mound Natural Area
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Little Pigeon Creek
Unnamed beach
Pathway
dog_park
Lakeshore Trail
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Franz Gardens 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 →To buy a median-priced Franz Gardens home (around $357,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,378 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,378/mo | $63,409 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,738/mo | $73,003 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,858/mo | $76,212 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Haven Charter Township
Source: ghtmi.gov · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,446 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Grand Haven Charter Township (Northwest Ottawa Water System)
Township water; sourced from NW Ottawa Water Treatment Plant.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: ghtmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Franz Gardens 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Rosy Mound Natural Area
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
American Dunes Golf Club
Restaurant
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Restaurant
Rock N Thai Cafe Grand Haven
Restaurant
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Grand Haven High School
School
Griffin School
Peach Plains School
White Pines Intermediate School
+10 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
Rosy Mound Natural Area
DePersia South Highlands Nature Preserve
Hofma Preserve
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Lakeshore Trail
Bike Path
Lakeshore Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+2 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Franz Gardens
- What do homes cost in Franz Gardens?
- The median home value in Franz Gardens is about $357,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Franz Gardens?
- Franz Gardens is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Franz Gardens walkable?
- Franz Gardens scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.