Howard Sub
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $562K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 8.0/10
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
Near the water
- Spring Lake — 1.2 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Rycenga Park: 14 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 2 min bike
$562K median
- Assessor estimate
20,887 sq ft avg lots
- 3 homes
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Median home price in Howard Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,816/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Fruitport Community Schools
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
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Orchard Market
The Arboreal Inn
Stan's Bar
Rycenga Park
Rycenga Park Playground
+1 more
Lakeside Beach
Segment 1 to 2
Shoreline Landing Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Mill Point Park Launch
+1 more
Rec Room
Fruitport District Library
Cinema Carousel
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
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 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)
+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(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Spring Lake Country Club
Bar
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Bar
Stan's Bar
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(19)
Fruitport Middle School
School
Edgewood Elementary School
School
Faith School
Holmes School
Elliott School
+14 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(9)
+6 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 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.