
Hawthorne Square Condos
Explore Hawthorne Square Condos — a condominium community in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Lake life, small town feel”
Near the water
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Poplar Ridge: 7 min drive
- Poplar Ridge: 7 min drive
Very walkable
- KFC: 5 min walk
- 5 places within a 10 min walk
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
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
D&W
KFC
+1 more
Tim Hortons
Highway Inn
Green Acres Farm Market
Klaver Park
+1 more
Duncan Park Playground
Spring Lake
Lakeside Beach
Indian Trail
Eastern Park Dog Park
Sluka Park Trail
+1 more
Grand Haven Municipal Launch
Fruitport Golf Club
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Nearby Schools
Based on 14 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
5 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
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