Melody Sub
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $308K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 5.5/10
Melody Sub sits on just 4 acres in the Dermshire Forest Area, where each lot averages a little under half an acre—enough breathing room without feeling sprawling. The subdivision feeds into Grand Haven Area Public Schools. You're six minutes from Grand Haven's beach, which means summer mornings aren't complicated, and Mercury Park is a four-minute walk if you need green space faster than that—there are actually four parks within a mile radius. Groceries and restaurants cluster just over a mile away, so you're not entirely removed from convenience, but you're also not sitting on top of commercial strips. It's the kind of scale that lets you feel like you have actual land while keeping daily errands reasonably close.
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Why people love it here
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 1.2 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Grand River Explorers Trail: 5 min walk
- Comstock Street & Waverly Avenue Area Trail: 8 min walk
$308K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Melody Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,088/mo
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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mercury Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$308K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
10
Median Lot Size
0.38 ac
0.30 ac – 0.77 ac
Homeowner Rate
90%
Principal residence
Expected Rent
$1,250/mo
$1,100 – $1,400 · wider-area estimate
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
Casa de Churros
+1 more
Whipped Cafe' & Creamery
+1 more
Hiway Inn
Mercury Park
Unnamed playground
Smith Bayou
Unnamed beach
Pathway
dog_park
Grand River Explorers Trail
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Melody 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 Melody Sub home (around $307,593) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $55k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,072 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,072/mo | $55,250 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,385/mo | $63,591 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,490/mo | $66,395 |
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
Grand Haven Charter Township
Source: ghtmi.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
~$890/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,489 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Grand Haven Charter Township (Northwest Ottawa Water System)
Township water; sourced from NW Ottawa Water Treatment Plant.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven Township · Source: ghtmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Melody 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(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Casa de Churros
Restaurant
Clover Bar
Restaurant
The Unicorn Tavern
Restaurant
Knights of Columbus
Restaurant
Fast Food
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
Whipped Cafe' & Creamery
Café
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Peach Plains School
White Pines Intermediate School
Griffin School
Christian Junior High School
School
Ferry School
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Grand River Explorers Trail
Bike Path
Comstock Street & Waverly Avenue Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 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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Frequently asked about Melody Sub
- What do homes cost in Melody Sub?
- The median home value in Melody Sub is about $307,593. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Melody Sub?
- Melody Sub is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Melody Sub walkable?
- Melody Sub scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.