Lake View
Lake life, small town feel
Median $963K·Walkability 3.7/10·Schools 4.9/10
The real draw here is proximity to Grand Haven City Beach—a six-minute walk puts you within the spray of Lake Michigan without the weight of a waterfront mortgage. Lake View sits tight on seven acres in the East Highland Park Sub Area, where lot sizes average a quarter-acre and homes run around $1.1M. You're genuinely close to things: restaurants cluster within a few blocks (60 within a mile), a coffee shop sits less than a mile away, and there's a grocery within walking distance. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 48 minutes if you need it, but most days you won't—the neighborhood has enough density that you can get dinner on foot, enough parks nearby (12 within a mile) that you don't need to drive far for green space, and enough space between houses that you're not stacked on top of your neighbors. Grand Haven Area Public Schools serves the area.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- 60 parks within 1 mile
- Poplar Ridge: 5 min walk
- Grand Haven City Beach: 6 min walk
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 1.7 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$963K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Lake View
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,534/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Grand Haven City Beach
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
60
within 1 mile
Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$963K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
26
Median Lot Size
0.21 ac
3319 sq ft – 0.67 ac
Homeowner Rate
29.2%
Principal residence
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Grand Haven Vinegar and Oil
+1 more
Noto's at the Bil-Mar
+1 more
Lazy Dazy Coffee
+1 more
Tip Two
+1 more
Grand Haven City Beach
+1 more
Imagination Station
Smith Bayou
Unnamed beach
Poplar Ridge
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Grand Haven Municipal Launch
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Lake View 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 Lake View home (around $962,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $171k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $6,402 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $6,402/mo | $170,716 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $7,371/mo | $196,547 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $7,694/mo | $205,185 |
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
City of Grand Haven
Source: grandhaven.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Grand Haven Light & Power · ~13.7¢/kWh
Community-owned utility since 1896; ~15,000 customers
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: grandhaven.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Lake View 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(8)
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Noto's at the Bil-Mar
Restaurant
Bil Mar
Restaurant
Butch's Beach Burritos
Restaurant
Pronto Pup
Restaurant
Snug Harbor
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Mary A. White Elementary School
School
Saint Johns School
Lakeshore Middle School
School
Central School
Elliott School
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+2 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Lake View
- What do homes cost in Lake View?
- The median home value in Lake View is about $962,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lake View housing market?
- no homes are listed in Lake View right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lake View?
- Lake View is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Lake View walkable?
- Lake View scores 3.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.