Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area
Lake life, small town feel
The quick answer
Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area is a neighborhood, part of Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $320,000.
3 homes for sale·Median $320K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 5.5/10
You're thinking lakeside resort town—and you're not wrong, just incomplete. This stretch of Grand Haven, anchored by tree-lined residential streets, sits far enough inland that you won't wake to foghorns, yet close enough that the beach is a 6.7-minute drive (or a committed bike ride through one of the area's 100+ miles of trails). The neighborhood itself is unremarkable in the best way: ranch homes on spacious lots backing up to wooded ravines, decks built for summer cookouts, fenced yards that actually mean something. A grocery store and coffee shop are both about a 9-minute walk; a restaurant is practically next door—144 sit within a mile, ranging from Pronto Pups (the legendary beach corn-dog stand since 1947) to sit-down spots you'd actually plan around. Sluka Park anchors the green space, but there are seven parks within walking distance, and Scott Flahive Memorial Launch is less than a mile away if you've got a boat or a kayak. Schools feed into Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Downtown Grand Rapids is 47.7 minutes inland—close enough for work, far enough to feel like your own place.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 10 min walk
- South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area Trail: 11 min walk
$320K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 0.5 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,172/mo
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8 homes sold in Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sluka Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$320K
8 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Sluka Park
0.5 mi
Expected Rent
$1,550/mo
$1,425 – $1,675 · estimated range
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
+1 more
Clover Bar
+1 more
Whipped Cafe' & Creamery
+1 more
Hiway Inn
+1 more
Sluka Park
+1 more
Sluka Park Playground
Smith Bayou
Unnamed beach
Pathway
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
+1 more
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area 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 Grand Haven.
Grand Haven crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area home (around $320,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,155 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,155/mo | $57,478 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,481/mo | $66,156 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,590/mo | $69,073 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$889/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,488 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area 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(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Casa de Churros
Restaurant
Clover Bar
Restaurant
The Unicorn Tavern
Restaurant
Fast Food
Cumin Fresh Indian Kitchen
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
Whipped Cafe' & Creamery
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Café
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
White Pines Intermediate School
Griffin School
Christian Junior High School
School
Ferry School
Peach Plains School
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(8)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+5 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Living in Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area: the details
Is Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area a good place to live?
If you're after easy access to Lake Michigan and green space nearby, Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $320,000.
What does it cost to live in Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area?
The typical home in Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area goes for around $320,000. There are 3 homes for sale here right now and 8 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area
- What do homes cost in Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area?
- The median home value in Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area is about $320,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area?
- Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area walkable?
- Marion Avenue & Robbins Road Area scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
