Spring Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
85 homes for sale·Median $475K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 6.1/10
You'll find a Live Eagle Camera here—a real-time feed of a local bald eagle nest that draws people year-round to witness something wild in their own backyard. Spring Lake Township sits about 30 minutes west of Grand Rapids on I-96, positioned between the calm waters of Spring Lake and the Grand River, with Lake Michigan a quick drive away; the sailing culture runs deep, anchored by the Spring Lake Yacht Club's regattas and youth programs that have shaped the community for generations. There's a density to it—restaurants, grocers, and coffee shops within steps, 11 parks within a mile, and North Shore Marina offering 205 boat slips just a quarter-mile from the lake entrance—that makes the ordinary errands feel like they're part of something bigger. Spring Lake Public Schools serves the township, and homes here run around $457K, mostly ranch-style on what adds up to over 12,000 acres. It's the kind of place where you can launch a boat at Pettys Bayou in under ten minutes and find yourself on the water before the day really starts.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Spring Lake within walking distance
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Lakeside Trail: 10 min walk
- Sunnyside Park: 11 min walk
$94K median household income
- $475K median · 270 sales in last 12mo
Explore Spring Lake
Same name, different focus — Spring Lake is also covered as:
- Spring Lake Lake Area — lake area details
- Spring Lake Village — village details
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Spring Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,224/mo
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270 homes sold in Spring Lake this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Alden Street End Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Spring Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 13 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Spring Lake Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Leppinks
Rafters Rooftop Restaurant
Biggby
Stan's Bar
Sunnyside Park
Unnamed playground
Spring Lake
+1 more
Lakeside Beach
Poplar Ridge
dog_park
Lakeside Trail
Mill Point Park Launch
+1 more
gym
Walgreens
Spring Lake District Library
Grand Haven 9
Most of Spring Lake is policed by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (518 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (146 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.001% of the population, roughly 1 in 100,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 518 |
| Aggravated assault | 146 |
| Burglary | 85 |
| Rape | 52 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 46 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Arson | 3 |
| Homicide | 1 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Spring Lake alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Spring Lake home (around $474,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $77k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,874 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Spring Lake household earns $93,651 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $593,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,874/mo | $76,636 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,352/mo | $89,382 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,512/mo | $93,645 |
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 and median property taxes, 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
28 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$14K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$84K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
4 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$392K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$196K
Median
Who actually lends in Spring Lake, 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.
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
~$888/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,479 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 addressSource: springlaketwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Spring Lake 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.
Median Income
$94K
Home Value (Census)
$319K
🛒 Grocery(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Village Baker
Restaurant
Attwood's Kitchen and Drink
Restaurant
Rafters Rooftop Restaurant
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Mia's Village Eats
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Stan's Bar
Bar
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Bar
Spring Lake Country Club
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(18)
Holmes School
Elliott School
Ferry School
Christian Junior High School
School
Central School
+13 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(10)
Lakeside Trail
Bike Path
Sunnyside Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+7 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(8)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+5 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(6)
Spring Lake Waterfront Parking
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Meijer Stores 232 Fruitport - Chargepoint
EV Charging
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Spring Lake
- What do homes cost in Spring Lake?
- The median home value in Spring Lake is about $474,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Spring Lake housing market?
- there are 85 homes for sale in Spring Lake right now, and 270 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Spring Lake?
- Spring Lake is served by Spring Lake Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Spring Lake walkable?
- Spring Lake scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
