Malmbergs Sub
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $210K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 8.5/10
If you're heading out here, just know you're 17 minutes from Grand Haven beach — that's close enough to actually use it on a weeknight. Malmbergs Sub is a small 3-acre subdivision where lots average just over an acre, giving you real breathing room without the drive times you'd get further out. Homes here run around $312K, and you're zoned for Spring Lake Public Schools. St. Luke Playground is a quick 3-minute walk away, and there are two parks within a mile, so there's green space nearby. A half-dozen restaurants sit within a mile if you don't feel like cooking, though downtown Grand Rapids is a solid 30 minutes away when you want more options. The whole setup feels like you've got enough land to actually spread out, but you're still connected to the rest of the region.
Why people love it here
Jeffers Elementary School
- Elementary — 4.3 mi away
- Spring Lake
- 4 rated schools in district
1.0 acre avg lots
- 4 homes
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Crockery Township Park: 5 min walk
- North Bank Trail: 8 min walk
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Median home price in Malmbergs Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,426/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Spring Lake Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$210K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
4
Median Lot Size
0.82 ac
0.40 ac – 2.0 ac
Homeowner Rate
75%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
St. Luke Playground
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Turk's Inn Restaurant
Java Boulevard (Magnum Coffee House)
Crockery Creek Saloon
Crockery Township Park
+1 more
Pettys Bayou
Lakeside Beach
Yellow Path
North Bank Trail
Bruces Bayou East Launch
Rhoda's Body Shop
Fruitport District Library
Crime in Malmbergs 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 Malmbergs Sub home (around $210,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $37k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,397 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,397/mo | $37,247 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,608/mo | $42,883 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,679/mo | $44,768 |
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
Crockery Township
Source: crockerytownship.gov · 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
~$910/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,637 kWh/yr · offsets ~63% of a typical home's use
Crockery Township (water from Northwest Ottawa Water Treatment Plant)
Township distributes water purchased from NW Ottawa WTP in Grand Haven; private wells in unserved areas.
Crockery Township / Septic - individual
Township WWTP decommissioned Nov 2021; sewer service limited, much of township on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Crockery · Source: crockerytownship.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Malmbergs 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.
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Turk's Inn Restaurant
Restaurant
Oaklea Party Store
Restaurant
Lazy P BBQ
Restaurant
Spring Lake Athletic Boosters
Restaurant
Vander Mill Tap Room
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
North Bank Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Malmbergs Sub
- What do homes cost in Malmbergs Sub?
- The median home value in Malmbergs Sub is about $210,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Malmbergs Sub housing market?
- no homes are listed in Malmbergs Sub right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Malmbergs Sub?
- Malmbergs Sub is served by Spring Lake Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Jeffers Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Malmbergs Sub walkable?
- Malmbergs Sub scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.