North Shore Sub No 1
Lake life, small town feel
Median $2.1M·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 4.9/10
So the subdivision itself is tight—just five acres with deep-lot homes averaging about 0.39 acres each—but you're basically surrounded by what makes West Michigan worth the move. An 11-minute drive gets you to Grand Haven's beach, and downtown Grand Rapids is under 50 minutes if you need the city pull. Ottawa Sands County Park is a short walk away, and there are a dozen parks within a mile, so you're not short on green space despite the tighter footprint. Restaurants are thick on the ground—24 within a mile—and grocery, coffee, and regular errands are all under two miles, which means you're not hauling it across the county for basics. Grand Haven Area Public Schools serve the area, and homes here run around $5.7M, so you're in the upper tier, but you're getting that rare combo of actual walkable access to amenities with real proximity to the beach.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- 64 parks within 1 mile
- North Beach Park: 15 min walk
- Ottawa Sands County Park: 15 min walk
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 2.7 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$2.1M median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in North Shore Sub No 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$14,256/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ottawa Sands County Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
64
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
$2.1M
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
11
Median Lot Size
0.39 ac
0.30 ac – 0.51 ac
Homeowner Rate
45.5%
Principal residence
Expected Rent
$2,025/mo
$1,800 – $2,275 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Leppinks
North Beach Park
Escanaba/John Kelly Park/Lighthouse Connector Park Playground
Smith Bayou
Unnamed beach
Meime Vandenberg Trail
dog_park
Idema Explorers Trail - North Shore Connector
Mill Point Park Launch
Walgreens
Spring Lake District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in North Shore Sub No 1 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 North Shore Sub No 1 home (around $2,100,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $377k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $14,145 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $14,145/mo | $377,200 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $16,281/mo | $434,150 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $16,998/mo | $453,292 |
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
~$882/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,435 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 North Shore Sub No 1 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
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Norm's Dairy Creme
Restaurant
Butch's Beach Burritos
Restaurant
1873
Restaurant
Kirby House
Restaurant
Captain Custard Food Stop & Boardwalk Bananas. Sno Shack
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(14)
Elliott School
Central School
Mary A. White Elementary School
School
Lakeshore Middle School
School
Saint Johns School
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Ottawa Sands County Park Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+2 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Frequently asked about North Shore Sub No 1
- What do homes cost in North Shore Sub No 1?
- The median home value in North Shore Sub No 1 is about $2,100,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the North Shore Sub No 1 housing market?
- no homes are listed in North Shore Sub No 1 right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve North Shore Sub No 1?
- North Shore Sub No 1 is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is North Shore Sub No 1 walkable?
- North Shore Sub No 1 scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.