Plat of the Willows
Surrounded by nature
Median $280K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 7.3/10
Life in Plat of the Willows revolves around land and distance—18 acres carved into generous 0.62-acre lots where you're not sharing walls and your backyard actually feels like yours. Spring Lake sits just over half a mile away, and Grand Haven's public beach is a 12-minute drive, so water access isn't something you have to plan a weekend around. Homes here run around $1.1M, and they're spaced out enough that you're trading density for room to breathe.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Spring Lake — 0.5 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Lakeside Trail: 6 min bike
- Pettys Bayou: 9 min bike
$280K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Plat of the Willows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,901/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Fruitport Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Water Tower Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Spring Lake
0.5 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Orchard Markets
Bell's 104
+1 more
truenorth
Spring Lake Country Club
Petty's Bayou Public Access
Pomona Park Playground
Pettys Bayou
+1 more
Lakeside Beach
Lakeside Trail
Pettys Bayou Launch
+1 more
Rhoda's Body Shop
Rite Aid
Fruitport District Library
Cinema Carousel
Crime in Plat of the Willows 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 Plat of the Willows home (around $280,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,862 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,862/mo | $49,663 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,144/mo | $57,177 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,238/mo | $59,690 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$125K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Spring Lake Township
Source: springlaketwp.org · 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
~$888/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,479 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Township-contracted curbside trash/recycling/yard waste hauler since Jan 1, 2023.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Spring Lake · Source: springlaketwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Plat of the Willows 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)
Orchard Markets
Grocery Store
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Two Tonys Tabeena Grill
Restaurant
Bell's 104
Restaurant
Village Baker
Restaurant
Butch's Beach Burritos
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(17)
Fruitport Middle School
School
Edgewood Elementary School
School
Holmes School
Faith School
Christian School
+12 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Shoreline Landing Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Lakeside Trail
Bike Path
West Highlands Area Trail
Bike Path
Lakeside Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+2 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(6)
Spring Lake Waterfront Parking
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Meijer Stores 232 Fruitport - Chargepoint
EV Charging
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Plat of the Willows
- What do homes cost in Plat of the Willows?
- The median home value in Plat of the Willows is about $280,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Plat of the Willows housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Plat of the Willows right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Plat of the Willows?
- Plat of the Willows is served by Fruitport Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Plat of the Willows walkable?
- Plat of the Willows scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.