River View Sub
Lake life, small town feel
Median $295K·Walkability 4.5/10·Schools 5.2/10
River View Sub sits on 20 acres of platted land where lot sizes average just over a fifth of an acre—tight enough to keep the subdivision feeling contained, but not cramped. You're working with Grand Haven Area Public Schools for the district. The neighborhood has real walkability to what matters: a restaurant is a 3-minute walk away, coffee shops are 5 minutes on foot, and Sluka Park lands just 2 minutes down the block. Within a mile of your front door sit 132 restaurants and 6 parks, so there's genuine density of amenities without the sprawl. Grand Haven's beach is 4 minutes by car, and downtown Grand Rapids sits 45 minutes west—close enough for work or weekend trips without the constant hum of traffic overhead.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Sluka Park: 6 min walk
- Bolt Park: 6 min walk
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 0.8 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$295K median
- 2 recent sales
Notable nearby
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Median home price in River View Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,003/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sluka Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$295K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
71
Median Lot Size
0.22 ac
0.15 ac – 0.31 ac
Homeowner Rate
81.7%
Principal residence
Expected Rent
$1,325/mo
$1,175 – $1,475 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
+1 more
The Unicorn Tavern
+1 more
Whipped Cafe' & Creamery
+1 more
The Dragon & The Mermaid
+1 more
Sluka Park
+1 more
Sluka Park Playground
Smith Bayou
Unnamed beach
Poplar Ridge
dog_park
Sluka Park Trail
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
+1 more
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in River View 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 River View Sub home (around $295,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,987 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,987/mo | $52,988 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,287/mo | $60,988 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,388/mo | $63,677 |
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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,488 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Grand Haven Light & Power · ~13.4¢/kWh
Community-owned utility since 1896; ~15,000 customers
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: grandhaven.org
Utility, solar, and service details for River View 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(8)
The Unicorn Tavern
Restaurant
Clover Bar
Restaurant
Knights of Columbus
Restaurant
Fricano's
Restaurant
Stanz Cafe
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
Whipped Cafe' & Creamery
Café
Café
OTR Behind The Bookcase Coffee Lab
Café
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Christian Junior High School
School
White Pines Intermediate School
Ferry School
Griffin School
Lakeshore Middle School
School
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area Trail
Bike Path
Sluka Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(8)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+5 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Frequently asked about River View Sub
- What do homes cost in River View Sub?
- The median home value in River View Sub is about $295,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the River View Sub housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in River View Sub right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve River View Sub?
- River View Sub is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is River View Sub walkable?
- River View Sub scores 4.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.