Scott Sub
Surrounded by nature
Walkability 4.2/10·Schools 7.3/10
What catches people off guard about Scott Sub is how close you are to actual water without feeling like you're living on top of it—Spring Lake sits about a mile away, and Grand Haven beach is just over nine minutes down the road, so summer mornings don't require much deliberation. The subdivision itself is a modest two-acre pocket within the West Highlands Area, with lots averaging just over half an acre, and homes here tend to land around $666K. Fruitport Community Schools serves the area, and there's Rycenga Park within a short walk if you need a quick reset. The nearest restaurants cluster around 1.8 miles out, which means you're close enough to grab dinner without being hemmed in by strip malls, and downtown Grand Rapids is about 43 minutes away when you want a proper city day. It's the kind of spot where you get genuine small-town proximity to the lake without sacrificing access to anything you'd actually need.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Spring Lake — 1.1 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Lakeside Trail: 4 min walk
- 168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area Trail: 4 min walk
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
Rycenga Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Spring Lake
1.1 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Orchard Market
The Arboreal Inn
Stan's Bar
Rycenga Park
Playground on Ferrysburg Rd
+1 more
Jerusalem Bayou
+1 more
Lakeside Beach
Segment 1 to 2
Shoreline Landing Dog Park
+1 more
Lakeside Trail
Mill Point Park Launch
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
Fruitport District Library
Cinema Carousel
Crime in Scott 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 →Expected Rent
$1,650/mo
$1,450 – $1,850 · wider-area estimate
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
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,463 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 Scott 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(7)
Grocery Store
Orchard Markets
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
Spring Lake Country Club
Bar
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Bar
Stan's Bar
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(19)
Fruitport Middle School
School
Edgewood Elementary School
School
Faith School
Holmes School
Elliott School
+14 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Shoreline Landing Dog Park
Dog Park
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area 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
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Frequently asked about Scott Sub
- What schools serve Scott Sub?
- Scott Sub is served by Fruitport Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Scott Sub walkable?
- Scott Sub scores 4.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.