South Sheldon Heights
Lake life, small town feel
Median $335K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 5.5/10
The defining feature of South Sheldon Heights is how neatly the lots carve up nine acres—each one just under a third of an acre, the kind of footprint that lets you own genuine ground without sprawling. Homes here run around $660K, and the subdivision sits within the South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area, where dining options abound: seventy-eight restaurants within a mile means dinner is rarely more than a four-minute drive away, and a coffee shop sits just six minutes down the road. The neighborhood has real retail weight—two dozen grocery stores within two miles, the nearest one an eleven-minute walk—and five parks within walking distance, including Campers Paradise at the end of a nine-minute stroll. Grand Haven's beach is four minutes away by car; downtown Grand Rapids sits forty-seven minutes north.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail: 2 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 2 min walk
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 0.9 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$335K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in South Sheldon Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,274/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Campers Paradise
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$335K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
24
Median Lot Size
0.26 ac
0.21 ac – 0.74 ac
Homeowner Rate
95.8%
Principal residence
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W
Lucky Sushi Cafe
+1 more
West Michigan Nutrition
JW's Food & Spirits
+1 more
Campers Paradise
+1 more
Duncan Park Playground
Smith Bayou
Unnamed beach
Poplar Ridge
dog_park
South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
+1 more
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in South Sheldon Heights 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 South Sheldon Heights home (around $334,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,228 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,228/mo | $59,400 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,565/mo | $68,388 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,677/mo | $71,394 |
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
City of Grand Haven
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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 South Sheldon Heights 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)
Lucky Sushi Cafe
Restaurant
Fortune Cookie
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
Russ'
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Saint Johns School
Mary A. White Elementary School
School
Lakeshore Middle School
School
Griffin School
White Pines Intermediate School
+10 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(6)
South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(6)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+3 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about South Sheldon Heights
- What do homes cost in South Sheldon Heights?
- The median home value in South Sheldon Heights is about $334,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve South Sheldon Heights?
- South Sheldon Heights is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is South Sheldon Heights walkable?
- South Sheldon Heights scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.