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Hawthorne Square Condos

Lake life, small town feel

🏙️29 mito Downtown GR
🌊0.8 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 8% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • 10 parks within 1 mile
  • Poplar Ridge: 7 min drive
  • Poplar Ridge: 7 min drive
🚶Walkability
62

Very walkable

  • KFC: 5 min walk
  • 5 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
61

Above average schools

  • Grand Haven Area Public Schools
  • 14 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10

Life moves a little slower in Hawthorne Square, and that's exactly the point. This quiet condominium community sits in the sweet spot between Grand Haven's bustling downtown and the peaceful residential neighborhoods that make this lakeside city feel like home. You're close enough to everything that matters – a quick walk to the beach, easy access to downtown shops and restaurants, and just far enough from the tourist crowds to actually relax on your three-season porch with your morning coffee.

The community has this park-like feel that locals keep talking about, with mature trees and thoughtfully spaced buildings that give you actual privacy. Most units here are ground-floor accessible, which means no wrestling groceries up flights of stairs – a detail that matters more than you'd think when you're coming back from one of the four grocery stores within two miles. The location is genuinely convenient: you can walk to 36 restaurants without breaking a sweat, grab coffee just a few blocks away, and still be on the highway in minutes when you need to get somewhere fast.

What really sets this place apart is how locals have created a true low-maintenance lifestyle here. The HOA handles the exterior upkeep, so you can spend your weekends at nearby Klaver Park or one of the other nine parks within walking distance instead of mowing grass. Spring Lake is only a quick drive away when you want to escape the Lake Michigan crowds, and the area schools serve families well with some standout options nearby.

This is perfect for anyone who wants to be part of Grand Haven without the full-time maintenance headaches of a single-family home. Whether you're a seasonal resident who splits time between here and somewhere warmer, a young professional who values location over square footage, or someone ready to downsize without giving up access to everything you love about lakeside living, Hawthorne Square gives you the best of both worlds.

5 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Nearest Park

Klaver Park

0.4 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Spring Lake

3.6 mi

Walkability

6.2

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.0
🍽️Dining
8.0
🌳Nature
2.3
🚌Transit
0.0
💪Fitness
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

D&W

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 5 min drive
Meijer
10 minbike
Grand Haven Vinegar and Oil
10 minbike
Walmart Supercenter
11 minbike
🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

KFC

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Taco Bell
5 minwalk
Pizza and Sub Shop
5 minwalk
Papa Murphy's
5 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Tim Hortons

10 minwalk· 8 min bike· 6 min drive
Starbucks
7 minbike
The Coffee Grounds
10 minbike
Rainy Days Cafe
9 minbike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Highway Inn

6 minbike· 16 min walk· 4 min drive
Sporty's
8 minbike
Tip-A-Few
10 minbike
Stan's Bar
9 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Green Acres Farm Market

11 mindrive
🌳Parks
Walkable

Klaver Park

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Willow Park
13 minwalk
Johnston Park
7 minbike
Duncan Park
7 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Duncan Park Playground

8 minbike· 16 min walk· 5 min drive
Sluka Park Playground
7 minbike
Eastern Park Playground
9 minbike
Eastern Park Playground
10 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Spring Lake

12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lakeside Beach

11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Indian Trail

11 mindrive
Poplar Ridge
7 mindrive
Poplar Ridge
7 mindrive
Pathway
8 mindrive
🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Eastern Park Dog Park

10 minbike· 26 min walk· 6 min drive
Eastern Park Dog Park
10 minbike
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Sluka Park Trail

6 minbike· 16 min walk
South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail
9 minbike
South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail
9 minbike
Hatton Park Trail
9 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Grand Haven Municipal Launch

12 mindrive
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
7 mindrive
Mill Point Park Launch
9 mindrive
Lloyds Bayou Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Fruitport Golf Club

13 mindrive
Spring Lake Country Club
13 mindrive
American Dunes Golf Club
11 mindrive
💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

6 minbike· 16 min walk· 4 min drive
Walgreens
9 minbike
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Loutit District Library

9 minbike· 21 min walk· 6 min drive
Spring Lake District Library
9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Grand Haven 9

7 mindrive

Nearby Schools

6.1
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 14 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 9/10

School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools

8Grand Haven High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,732 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi
8White Pines Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 762 students · 15:1 · 0.0 mi
6Lakeshore Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 760 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
4Griffin Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 335 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi

5 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026