Subdivision

Howard Sub

Great schools with outdoor access

Median $562K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 8.0/10

🏙️28 mito Downtown GR
🏞️4 mito Lake Michigan

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.

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
  • Lakeside Trail: 2 min bike
💰Home Values

$562K median

  • Assessor estimate
🏡Space & Property

20,887 sq ft avg lots

  • 3 homes
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Median home price in Howard Sub

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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

GR

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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.

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Data sources: parcels, schools · Updated 6/21/2026