Plumbwood Sub
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $646K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 8.0/10
Plumbwood Sub feels smaller than it is—just five acres carved into oversized lots that average nearly an acre each, so houses here have real breathing room. The subdivision sits close enough to Grand Haven that the beach is a quick 11-minute drive, yet downtown Grand Rapids is within reasonable reach at just over half an hour. Minnie Skwarek Nature Preserve is a two-minute walk away, and there are two parks within a mile if you want something closer to home. Shopping and dining aren't quite walkable—the nearest grocery runs 1.4 miles out, and restaurants average 1.2 miles—but six grocery stores exist within two miles, so errands aren't a production. Homes here median around $646K and draw on Spring Lake Public Schools, making this the kind of lot-generous, lightly developed pocket where you're not hemmed in by neighbors but not stranded either.
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Why people love it here
Spring Lake High School
- High — 0.8 mi away
- Spring Lake
- 5 rated schools in district
38,102 sq ft avg lots
- 5 homes
$646K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Plumbwood Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,384/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Spring Lake Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$646K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
5
Median Lot Size
0.87 ac
0.87 ac – 0.88 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Expected Rent
$1,375/mo
$1,225 – $1,550 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Spring Lake Athletic Boosters
+1 more
truenorth
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Minnie Skwarek Nature Preserve
Unnamed playground
Pettys Bayou
Lakeside Beach
Kosters Assessors Plat No 2 Area Trail
Lloyds Bayou Launch
+1 more
Rhoda's Body Shop
Rite Aid
Spring Lake District Library
Crime in Plumbwood 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 →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
~$890/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,489 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 Township · Source: springlaketwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Plumbwood 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Minnie Skwarek Nature Preserve
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(9)
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Grocery Store
Orchard Markets
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Spring Lake Athletic Boosters
Restaurant
Ted'S
Restaurant
Vander Mill Tap Room
Restaurant
Lazy P BBQ
Restaurant
Bell's 104
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Bar
Spring Lake Country Club
Bar
Highway Inn
Bar
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Jeffers School
Peach Plains School
Holmes School
Bignell School
Christian School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 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(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(9)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+6 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Frequently asked about Plumbwood Sub
- What do homes cost in Plumbwood Sub?
- The median home value in Plumbwood Sub is about $645,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Plumbwood Sub?
- Plumbwood Sub is served by Spring Lake Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Spring Lake High School (9/10).
- Is Plumbwood Sub walkable?
- Plumbwood Sub scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.