Rosy Mound
Solid value in a growing area
Median $408K·Walkability 4.2/10·Schools 5.5/10
Sunset is when this stretch really shines—golden light hits the dunes just right before you head back down. The main draw is a serious 0.7-mile hike with over 400 stairs climbing through protected dune landscape to reach Lake Michigan, a challenge that keeps the shoreline feeling remote and earned rather than crowded. A shade canopy and boardwalk near the swimming beach offer an easier way in if you'd rather skip the stair workout. The area became one of Michigan's newest protected dune zones in 2004 after a decades-long conservation push that started when local students petitioned for preservation. Parking requires a permit ($8 daily Memorial Day through Labor Day, or $25 annual), and note that dogs aren't allowed in the natural area year-round. Just west of the park, the neighborhood itself mixes Lake Michigan cottages—some vintage, some recently rebuilt with modern kitchens and updated baths—alongside ranch homes on larger lots in developments like Hidden Creek, where you're close enough to walk or bike toward downtown but far enough out to feel removed from the main drag.
Why people love it here
$408K median
- 83 sales in last 12mo
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 1.4 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail: 1 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 1 min walk
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Median home price in Rosy Mound
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,770/mo
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83 homes sold in Rosy Mound this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Nearest Park
DePersia South Highlands Nature Preserve
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
+1 more
Speedy Cafe
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
JW's Food & Spirits
DePersia South Highlands Nature Preserve
Unnamed playground
Little Pigeon Creek
Unnamed beach
Pathway
dog_park
South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Rosy Mound 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 Rosy Mound home (around $408,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $72k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,714 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,714/mo | $72,366 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,124/mo | $83,316 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,262/mo | $86,977 |
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
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$615K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$194K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$357K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$179K
Median
Who actually lends in Rosy Mound, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$889/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,488 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Rosy Mound 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(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
D & W Deli Cafe
Restaurant
Taco Jalisco
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Griffin School
Grand Haven High School
School
White Pines Intermediate School
Mary A. White Elementary School
School
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
DePersia South Highlands Nature Preserve
Rosy Mound Natural Area
Campers Paradise
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail
Bike Path
Lakeshore Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(6)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+3 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Rosy Mound
- What do homes cost in Rosy Mound?
- The median home value in Rosy Mound is about $408,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Rosy Mound housing market?
- there are 29 homes for sale in Rosy Mound right now, and 83 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Rosy Mound?
- Rosy Mound is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Rosy Mound walkable?
- Rosy Mound scores 4.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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