Fulton Avenue & South Beacon Boulevard Area
Lake life, small town feel
4 homes for sale·Median $313K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 5.3/10
Biking or driving through this stretch feels immediate—a restaurant or coffee shop materializes within steps, and the nearest grocery is a six-minute walk, which means errands don't consume your afternoon. The neighborhood sits remarkably close to Grand Haven beach, a 1.3-mile sprint away, while downtown Grand Rapids sprawls about 42 minutes inland if you need bigger-city pull. What makes the area hum is density and access: over 200 restaurants cluster within a mile, 24 parks dot the immediate surroundings, and the Grand Haven Area Public Schools serve the community. The bones here lean toward converted lofts with exposed brick, historic homes receiving full restorations, and mixed-use buildings where living and working occupy the same block—the kind of industrial-meets-residential character that appeals to people who like their neighborhood to feel inhabited around the clock. A boat launch sits less than a mile away at Grand Haven Municipal, and dining walkability scores particularly high at 8.7 out of 10, meaning you're never far from dinner. It's 37 acres of intentional urban grain.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Spring Lake within walking distance
- 120 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 3 min walk
- Central Park: 6 min walk
Very walkable
- Domino's: 2 min walk
- 26 places within a 10 min walk
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 1.4 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Fulton Avenue & South Beacon Boulevard Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,121/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
120
within 1 mile
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Grand Haven Vinegar and Oil
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Domino's
+1 more
The Vous Cafe
+1 more
JW's Food & Spirits
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Hatton Park Playground
Smith Bayou
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Poplar Ridge
dog_park
Hatton Park Trail
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 Fulton Avenue & South Beacon Boulevard Area 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 Grand Haven.
Grand Haven crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Fulton Avenue & South Beacon Boulevard Area home (around $312,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $55k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,079 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,079/mo | $55,427 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,393/mo | $63,814 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,498/mo | $66,619 |
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
City of Grand Haven
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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 Fulton Avenue & South Beacon Boulevard Area 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(10)
Righteous Cuisine
Restaurant
Lombardo’s 7th Street Pizza
Restaurant
Mr Scrib's Pizza
Restaurant
Scrib's Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(17)
Elliott School
Central School
Ferry School
Lakeshore Middle School
School
Christian Junior High School
School
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+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 Fulton Avenue & South Beacon Boulevard Area
- What do homes cost in Fulton Avenue & South Beacon Boulevard Area?
- The median home value in Fulton Avenue & South Beacon Boulevard Area is about $312,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fulton Avenue & South Beacon Boulevard Area housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Fulton Avenue & South Beacon Boulevard Area right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fulton Avenue & South Beacon Boulevard Area?
- Fulton Avenue & South Beacon Boulevard Area is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Fulton Avenue & South Beacon Boulevard Area walkable?
- Fulton Avenue & South Beacon Boulevard Area scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
