Plainfield Sub
Strong schools draw families here
Median $289K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 5.5/10
Plainfield Sub sits on half-acre lots across 8 acres—bigger than most suburban pockets you'll find around here. It's part of the Comstock Street & Waverly Avenue Area, served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools, and homes run around $396K. You're about 8 minutes from Grand Haven beach, which makes weekend mornings feel genuinely accessible. An unnamed park is a 12-minute walk away, and there are three parks within a mile if you want quick outdoor access. Grocery stores and restaurants sit about 1.2 miles out, with 18 grocery options within 2 miles—enough choice that you're never stuck with one option. Downtown Grand Rapids is roughly 47 minutes away when you need it, but the subdivision itself has that residential breathing room without feeling remote.
Why people love it here
Peach Plains School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$289K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Comstock Street & Waverly Avenue Area Trail: 7 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 7 min walk
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Median home price in Plainfield Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,959/mo
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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$289K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
16
Median Lot Size
0.46 ac
0.34 ac – 0.92 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Casa de Churros
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Highway Inn
+1 more
Pottawattomie Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Connor Bayou
Unnamed beach
Pathway
Eastern Park Dog Park
Comstock Street & Waverly Avenue Area Trail
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Plainfield 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 Plainfield Sub home (around $288,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,919 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,919/mo | $51,171 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,209/mo | $58,913 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,306/mo | $61,502 |
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
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 · Source: ghtmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Plainfield 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(12)
Casa de Churros
Restaurant
D & W Deli Cafe
Restaurant
Fast Food
Cumin Fresh Indian Kitchen
Restaurant
Clover Bar
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Peach Plains School
Griffin School
White Pines Intermediate School
Bignell School
Christian Junior High School
School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 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(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Comstock Street & Waverly Avenue Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(8)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+5 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Plainfield Sub
- What do homes cost in Plainfield Sub?
- The median home value in Plainfield Sub is about $288,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Plainfield Sub housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Plainfield Sub right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Plainfield Sub?
- Plainfield Sub is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Plainfield Sub walkable?
- Plainfield Sub scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.