Shore Acres Sub
Space and nature
Median $490K·Walkability 2.3/10·Schools 5.5/10
The golden hour hits this subdivision best—when the light stretches long across the generous lots and the scale of the place becomes clear. Shore Acres Sub sits on 54 acres of land carved into parcels averaging nearly an acre each, which means trees matter here, and so does breathing room. You're about seven minutes from Grand Haven's beach, close enough that the lake breeze reaches these streets, far enough that you're not fighting beach traffic on summer weekends. Homes run around $702K, and they're served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. The neighborhood sits within Fox Hollow Estates Sub Area, a larger collection of subdivisions that's developed real density of amenities—forty-eight restaurants within a mile, grocery stores aplenty, and DePersia South Highlands Nature Preserve a short walk away. Downtown Grand Rapids is roughly fifty minutes down the road if you need it. This is the kind of place where land breathes, but your car doesn't have to work too hard to find dinner.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- DePersia South Highlands Nature Preserve: 7 min bike
- South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail: 7 min bike
37,875 sq ft avg lots
- 47 homes
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 1.5 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Shore Acres Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,326/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
DePersia South Highlands Nature Preserve
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$490K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
47
Median Lot Size
0.55 ac
619 sq ft – 3.9 ac
Homeowner Rate
44.7%
Principal residence
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
+1 more
Lucky Sushi Cafe
+1 more
West Michigan Nutrition
JW's Food & Spirits
+1 more
DePersia South Highlands Nature Preserve
+1 more
Duncan Park Playground
Smith Bayou
Unnamed beach
Poplar Ridge
dog_park
South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Shore Acres 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 Shore Acres Sub home (around $489,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $87k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,258 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,258/mo | $86,892 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,752/mo | $100,040 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,916/mo | $104,437 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$615K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$800K
Per listing
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
Grand Haven Charter Township (Northwest Ottawa Water System)
Township water; sourced from NW Ottawa Water Treatment Plant.
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 Shore Acres 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(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Subway
Restaurant
Lucky Sushi Cafe
Restaurant
Fortune Cookie
Restaurant
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Mary A. White Elementary School
School
Saint Johns School
Lakeshore Middle School
School
Griffin School
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
DePersia South Highlands Nature Preserve
Campers Paradise
Grand Haven City Beach
+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(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(6)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+3 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Shore Acres Sub
- What do homes cost in Shore Acres Sub?
- The median home value in Shore Acres Sub is about $489,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Shore Acres Sub housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Shore Acres Sub right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Shore Acres Sub?
- Shore Acres Sub is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Shore Acres Sub walkable?
- Shore Acres Sub scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.