Hemlock Sub
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $306K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 9.0/10
If you're heading out here, the first thing you'll notice is how the roads open up—you're in real suburban land, where houses sit on a third of an acre and you can actually breathe. Hemlock Sub is a tight 2-acre platted subdivision tucked into the 168th Avenue corridor, with homes running around $558K, and it's got the kind of proximity that matters: Rycenga Park is a four-minute walk if you want to stretch your legs, Spring Lake sits just over a mile away, and Grand Haven's beach is ten minutes by car when the weather turns. You'll handle groceries at the 2.2-mile mark and grab dinner out around 1.8 miles down the road. The subdivision feeds into Fruitport Community Schools, and if you're counting minutes to somewhere bigger, downtown Grand Rapids lands at just over 40 minutes—close enough to matter, far enough to feel removed from it.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Spring Lake — 1.3 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- 168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area Trail: 10 min walk
- Rycenga Park Trail: 12 min walk
$306K median
- Based on 3yr sales
14,532 sq ft avg lots
- 5 homes
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Median home price in Hemlock Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,080/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Fruitport Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Rycenga Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Spring Lake
1.3 mi
Median Sale Price
$306K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
5
Median Lot Size
0.28 ac
0.28 ac – 0.54 ac
Homeowner Rate
80%
Principal residence
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Stan's Bar
Rycenga Park Playground
Lakeside Beach
Poplar Ridge
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area Trail
Mill Point Park Launch
+1 more
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Hemlock Sub 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 Hemlock Sub home (around $306,325) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,037 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,037/mo | $54,332 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,346/mo | $62,553 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,449/mo | $65,302 |
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
Spring Lake Township
Source: springlaketwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,463 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Township-contracted curbside trash/recycling/yard waste hauler since Jan 1, 2023.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Spring Lake · Source: springlaketwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Hemlock Sub 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(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
The Arboreal Inn
Restaurant
Fast Food
Red Robin
Restaurant
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Spring Lake Country Club
Bar
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Bar
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(17)
Fruitport Middle School
School
Edgewood Elementary School
School
Faith School
Holmes School
Elliott School
+12 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Shoreline Landing Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+2 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(7)
EV Charging
EV Charging
Meijer Stores 232 Fruitport - Chargepoint
EV Charging
232 | Muskegon - Shell Recharge
EV Charging
Spring Lake Waterfront Parking
EV Charging
+2 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Hemlock Sub
- What do homes cost in Hemlock Sub?
- The median home value in Hemlock Sub is about $306,325. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Hemlock Sub?
- Hemlock Sub is served by Fruitport Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Hemlock Sub walkable?
- Hemlock Sub scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.