Spring Lake Villas
Walkable with great nature access
Median $525K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 8.0/10
What surprises people about Spring Lake Villas is how much happens within arm's reach—54 restaurants within a mile, a grocery store an 8-minute walk away, and Central Park just 4 minutes on foot—all without the density that usually comes with that kind of convenience. The 8-acre community sits in the West Highlands Area, where the rhythm feels distinctly suburban: tree-lined streets, room to breathe, homes running around $761K. You're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a 37-minute drive is reasonable for work or weekend plans, yet far enough that the condo lifestyle doesn't feel urban. Spring Lake itself lies 1.5 miles away, and Grand Haven's beaches are less than 8 minutes by car—the kind of proximity that makes a summer evening feel genuinely spontaneous. The real anchor, though, is what's already here: nine parks within a mile of home, restaurants and cafés scattered throughout the neighborhood, and Spring Lake Public Schools serving the area. It's the kind of place where you're not driving far for dinner, where a walk to errands doesn't require ambition, and where the trade-offs between convenience and space actually feel balanced.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Near the water
- Pettys Bayou — 1.1 mi
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Central Park: 4 min walk
- Lakeside Beach: 7 min walk
Holmes Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.5 mi away
- Spring Lake
- 5 rated schools in district
$525K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Spring Lake Villas
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,564/mo
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3 homes sold in Spring Lake Villas this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Spring Lake Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Central Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pettys Bayou
1.1 mi
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Two Tonys Tabeena Grill
+1 more
truenorth
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
+1 more
Central Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Pettys Bayou
+1 more
Lakeside Beach
Poplar Ridge
Eastern Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Pettys Bayou Launch
+1 more
Rhoda's Body Shop
Rite Aid
Spring Lake District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Spring Lake Villas 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 →Median Sale Price
$525K
3 sales in last 12mo
Units
38
Complex Size
8.1 ac
38 units
Homeowner Rate
92.1%
Principal residence
To buy a median-priced Spring Lake Villas home (around $525,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $93k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,492 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,492/mo | $93,118 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,020/mo | $107,208 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,197/mo | $111,919 |
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.
Homeowners Association
SPRING LAKE VILLAS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
Source: opencorporates.com · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Spring Lake Township
Source: springlaketwp.org · unconfirmed
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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 addressServices for Spring Lake · Source: springlaketwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Spring Lake Villas 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(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Two Tonys Tabeena Grill
Restaurant
Village Baker
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Butch's Beach Burritos
Restaurant
Bell's 104
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Bar
Spring Lake Country Club
Bar
Stan's Bar
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(19)
Holmes School
Christian Junior High School
School
Ferry School
Elliott School
Jeffers School
+14 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(8)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+5 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
Frequently asked about Spring Lake Villas
- What do homes cost in Spring Lake Villas?
- The median home value in Spring Lake Villas is about $525,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Spring Lake Villas housing market?
- no homes are listed in Spring Lake Villas right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Spring Lake Villas?
- Spring Lake Villas is served by Spring Lake Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Spring Lake Villas walkable?
- Spring Lake Villas scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.