Streng & Gillelands Sub
Lake life, small town feel
Median $1.0M·Walkability 4.0/10·Schools 7.8/10
You might expect a small platted subdivision tucked into a lakeside area to feel disconnected, but this stretch punches well above its five-acre footprint—sitting minutes from both Grand Haven's beaches and downtown Grand Rapids, with Spring Lake just under two miles away for kayaking or sunset watching. The neighborhood itself has serious walkability: a coffee shop is a three-minute walk, restaurants number nearly 90 within a mile, and Mill Point Park sits five minutes on foot, with thirteen parks clustered nearby for recreation that doesn't require a car. Log cabins and cottage-style homes with lake access or deeded shoreline appear frequently in the sales history here, and the local listings emphasize cozy courtyard spaces, fireplaces, and waterfront views—the kind of place where you can launch a paddle board from the end of the street or grab dinner without driving far. It's within West MI Academy of Arts and Academics boundaries, and grocery shopping runs just over a mile away, making everyday life remarkably convenient for a place this quiet.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Spring Lake — 1.7 mi
- 65 parks within 1 mile
- Mill Point Park Trail: 4 min walk
- Mill Point Park: 5 min walk
$1.0M median
- 2 recent sales
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Streng & Gillelands Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,959/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: West MI Academy of Arts and Academics
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mill Point Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
65
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Spring Lake
1.7 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Spring Lake Orchard Market
+1 more
Arby's
+1 more
Biggby
+1 more
Stan's Bar
+1 more
Mill Point Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Smith Bayou
+1 more
Lakeside Beach
Poplar Ridge
dog_park
Mill Point Park Trail
Mill Point Park Launch
+1 more
Rhoda's Body Shop
Rite Aid
Spring Lake District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Streng & Gillelands 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 Streng & Gillelands Sub home (around $1,025,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $181k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $6,785 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $6,785/mo | $180,940 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $7,813/mo | $208,341 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $8,156/mo | $217,486 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
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
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,497 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 Streng & Gillelands 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(10)
Grocery Store
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Grocery Store
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
El Mesquite Mexican Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Kiwami Japanese Cuisine
Restaurant
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(19)
Holmes School
Elliott School
Ferry School
Central School
Christian Junior High School
School
+14 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
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Grand River Greenway
Bike Path
Mill Point Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(7)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+4 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
Frequently asked about Streng & Gillelands Sub
- What do homes cost in Streng & Gillelands Sub?
- The median home value in Streng & Gillelands Sub is about $1,025,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Streng & Gillelands Sub housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Streng & Gillelands Sub right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Streng & Gillelands Sub?
- Streng & Gillelands Sub is served by West MI Academy of Arts and Academics. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Streng & Gillelands Sub walkable?
- Streng & Gillelands Sub scores 4.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.