River Run
Strong schools draw families here
Median $450K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 8.0/10
Straight tree-lined streets define the look here—that's what hits you first when you're touring lots. River Run sits on 15 acres of quarter-acre plots, the kind of footprint that feels genuinely planned rather than haphazard, and you're roughly 10 minutes from Grand Haven's beach if the weekend calls for it. Spring Lake Public Schools serve the area, while the nearest grocery runs about a mile away and there are six within two miles total, so errands don't eat your whole afternoon. Homes run around $666K, and you've got River Run Park practically next door for a quick walk—five parks within a mile if you're counting options. Downtown Grand Rapids sits about 38 minutes north when you want the city vibe, but honestly, most days you'll probably just stay put.
Why people love it here
Holmes Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.0 mi away
- Spring Lake
- 5 rated schools in district
$450K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- River Run Park: 5 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 11 min walk
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Median home price in River Run
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,055/mo
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3 homes sold in River Run this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Spring Lake Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$450K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
46
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
0.19 ac – 0.57 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
River Run Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Little Caesars Pizza
+1 more
truenorth
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
River Run Park
Unnamed playground
Pettys Bayou
Lakeside Beach
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Lloyds Bayou Launch
+1 more
Rhoda's Body Shop
Rite Aid
Spring Lake District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in River Run 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 River Run home (around $450,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $80k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,993 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,993/mo | $79,815 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,446/mo | $91,892 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,597/mo | $95,931 |
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
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 · Source: springlaketwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for River Run 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)
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Grocery Store
Orchard Markets
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Butch's Beach Burritos
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Bell's 104
Restaurant
Two Tonys Tabeena Grill
Restaurant
Village Baker
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(18)
Holmes School
Jeffers School
Peach Plains School
White Pines Intermediate School
Christian Junior High School
School
+13 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 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)
Kosters Assessors Plat No 2 Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(9)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+6 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
Frequently asked about River Run
- What do homes cost in River Run?
- The median home value in River Run is about $450,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the River Run housing market?
- no homes are listed in River Run right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve River Run?
- River Run is served by Spring Lake Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
- Is River Run walkable?
- River Run scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.