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Howard Sub

Great schools with outdoor access

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $562K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 8.0/10

🏙️28 mito Downtown GR(~57 min drive)
🏞️4 mito Lake Michigan(~8 min drive)

The lots here run about half an acre each, which means there's actual breathing room between houses without the sprawl feeling of exurbia—and you're close enough to Rycenga Park that a morning walk is genuinely convenient. Homes median around $562K, and the subdivision sits in Fruitport Community Schools territory, within the broader West Highlands Area. Grand Haven's beaches are under ten minutes by car, which makes a weekend trip to the water feel like an afternoon impulse rather than a plan, while downtown Grand Rapids sits about 42 minutes north if you need the city. Spring Lake itself is just over a mile away. The nearest restaurant and grocery are a couple of miles out, so you're not hyper-dense, but not isolated either—it's that in-between zone where you've got space but not silence.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • Spring Lake — 1.2 mi
  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Rycenga Park: 14 min walk
  • Unnamed bike_path: 2 min bike
💰Home Values

$562K median

  • Assessor estimate
🏡Space & Property

20,887 sq ft avg lots

  • 3 homes
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Howard Sub

Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,816/mo

$
$112,420
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,91776%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

8.0
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 2 rated schools nearby

Range: 7/10 to 9/10

School District: Fruitport Community Schools

9Holmes Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 419 students · 14:1 · 3.0 mi
7Spring Lake Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 05-09 · 347 students · 17:1 · 3.1 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Rycenga Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Spring Lake

1.2 mi

Est. Home Value

$562K

Assessor estimate

Parcels / Units

3

Median Lot Size

0.48 ac

0.48 ac – 0.48 ac

Homeowner Rate

66.7%

Principal residence

Expected Rent

$1,650/mo

$1,450 – $1,850 · wider-area estimate

Walkability

3.2

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.2
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

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

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

Orchard Market

7 mindrive· 18 min bike
🍽️Restaurants
Short drive

The Arboreal Inn

5 mindrive· 17 min bike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Stan's Bar

9 mindrive
🌳Parks
Walkable

Rycenga Park

14 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Rycenga Park Playground

15 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Playground on Ferrysburg Rd
15 minwalk
Playground at Park St & 4th Ave
5 mindrive
Pomona Park Playground
5 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lakeside Beach

11 mindrive
Beach in West Highlands Area
11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Segment 1 to 2

14 mindrive
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Shoreline Landing Dog Park

8 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Quick bike

Unnamed bike_path

2 minbike· 15 min walk· 4 min drive
Rycenga Park Trail
2 minbike
Lakeside Trail
2 minbike
⛵Boat Launches
Quick drive

Mill Point Park Launch

9 mindrive
Grand Haven Municipal Launch
11 mindrive
Pettys Bayou Launch
11 mindrive
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
11 mindrive

+1 more

💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Rec Room

10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Fruitport District Library

5 mindrive· 14 min bike
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Cinema Carousel

12 mindrive
Grand Haven 9
14 mindrive
Getty Drive-In
14 mindrive

Crime in Howard 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 →

Local Government · area-wide

Spring Lake Township

616-842-1340Website

Source: springlaketwp.org · unconfirmed

Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.

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

Water

Spring Lake Township (Northwest Ottawa Water System)

Township public works water utility.

Sewer

Spring Lake Township

Township public works sewer utility.

Trash

Republic Services

Township-contracted curbside trash/recycling/yard waste hauler since Jan 1, 2023.

Recycling

Republic Services

Township-contracted curbside recycling.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Regional IOU; inferred.

Confirm by address
Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy

Regional gas utility; inferred.

Confirm by address
Police

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office

Law enforcement via Ottawa County Sheriff (616-738-4000).

Fire

Spring Lake Township Fire Department

Township fire department.

Services for Spring Lake Township · Source: springlaketwp.org

Utility, solar, and service details for Howard 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)

Orchard Market

Grocery Store

2.2 mimap
Leppinks

Grocery Store

2.4 mimap
Aldi

Grocery Store

2.7 mimap

+4 more within 5 miles

🍕 Restaurants(5)

The Arboreal Inn

Restaurant

1.9 mimap
McDonald's

Fast Food

2.2 mimap

Red Robin

Restaurant

2.3 mimap

Buffalo Wild Wings

Restaurant

2.4 mimap
Chick-fil-A

Fast Food

2.4 mimap

☕ Coffee(13)

Starbucks

Café

2.6 mimap

Grand Finale Bistro & Cafe

Restaurant

2.8 mimap

truenorth

Café

2.8 mimap

+10 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(15)

Spring Lake Country Club

Bar

2.4 mimap

Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar

Bar

2.8 mimap

Stan's Bar

Bar

2.8 mimap

+12 more within 5 miles

🏫 Schools(19)

Fruitport Middle School

School

1.5 mimap

Edgewood Elementary School

School

1.7 mimap

Faith School

2.5 mimap

Holmes School

3.0 mimap

Elliott School

3.9 mimap

+14 more within 5 miles

💪 Gyms(3)

Rhoda's Body Shop

Fitness Center

3.0 mimap

Rec Room

Fitness Center

3.1 mimap

Planet Fitness

Fitness Center

4.9 mimap

🌳 Parks(4)

Rycenga Park

0.3 mimap

Water Tower Park

1.3 mimap

Pomona Park

1.8 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🐕 Dog Parks(5)

Shoreline Landing Dog Park

Dog Park

2.0 mimap

Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area

Dog Park

3.3 mimap

Coast Guard Park Dog Park

Dog Park

3.3 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(9)

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

0.1 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

0.1 mimap

Rycenga Park Trail

Bike Path

0.1 mimap

+6 more within 5 miles

⛵ Boat Launches(5)

Pettys Bayou Launch

Boat Launch

2.1 mimap
Mill Point Park Launch

Boat Launch

3.0 mimap
Lloyds Bayou Launch

Boat Launch

3.2 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

💊 Pharmacies(4)

Rite Aid

Pharmacy

2.8 mimap

Meijer Pharmacy

Pharmacy

2.8 mimap

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

3.2 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🏥 Hospitals(1)

North Ottawa Community Hospital

Hospital

4.9 mimap

📚 Libraries(3)

Fruitport District Library

1.9 mimap

Spring Lake District Library

2.8 mimap

Loutit District Library

4.1 mimap
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Frequently asked about Howard Sub

What do homes cost in Howard Sub?
The median home value in Howard Sub is about $562,100. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Howard Sub?
Howard Sub is served by Fruitport Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
Is Howard Sub walkable?
Howard Sub scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

Top contributors in Howard Sub

Data sources: parcels, schools · Updated 8/2/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Howard Sub

Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,816/mo

$
$112,420
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,91776%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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