The Boardwalk
Lake life, small town feel
Median $775K·Walkability 4.9/10·Schools 5.0/10
What catches most people off guard about The Boardwalk is how compact it feels—2 acres of condos that somehow manages to be surrounded by 21 parks within a mile, with a restaurant literally steps away and the beach just 3 minutes down the road. The median home value sits around $984K, and you're buying into what amounts to a walking neighborhood despite being in West Michigan; the nearest grocery is a 13-minute walk, there are 36 restaurants within a mile, and 18 grocery stores within a 2-mile radius, so you're not isolated by any stretch. Downtown Grand Rapids is roughly 47 minutes away if you need it, but most days you won't leave—the nearby Escanaba, John Kelly, and Lighthouse Connector parks are practically on your doorstep, and the restaurant density alone suggests someone planned this place around actual living, not just parking cars. The condos themselves are sited on an average lot of about 1.7 acres, which in condo-speak means you're getting real space, not just a unit number in a tightly packed box.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- 105 parks within 1 mile
- Escanaba/John Kelly Park/Lighthouse Connector Park: 3 min walk
- Veterans Memorial Park: 6 min walk
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 1.9 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$775K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in The Boardwalk
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,261/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Escanaba/John Kelly Park/Lighthouse Connector Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
105
within 1 mile
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$775K
3 sales in last 12mo
Units
23
Complex Size
1.7 ac
23 units
Homeowner Rate
34.8%
Principal residence
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Grand Haven Vinegar and Oil
+1 more
Butch's Beach Burritos
+1 more
Lazy Dazy Coffee
+1 more
Tip Two
+1 more
Escanaba/John Kelly Park/Lighthouse Connector Park
+1 more
Imagination Station
Smith Bayou
Unnamed beach
Poplar Ridge
Eastern Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Grand Haven Municipal Launch
+1 more
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in The Boardwalk 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 The Boardwalk home (around $775,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $137k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,155 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,155/mo | $137,460 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,935/mo | $158,259 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,196/mo | $165,214 |
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
BOARDWALK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION (Grand Haven)
Source: justingibbonsrealtor.com · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
City of Grand Haven
Source: grandhaven.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Grand Haven Light & Power · ~13.7¢/kWh
Community-owned utility since 1896; ~15,000 customers
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: grandhaven.org
Utility, solar, and service details for The Boardwalk 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)
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Butch's Beach Burritos
Restaurant
Pronto Pup
Restaurant
Snug Harbor
Restaurant
Captain Custard Food Stop & Boardwalk Bananas. Sno Shack
Restaurant
Dairy Treat
Restaurant
+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
Central School
Lakeshore Middle School
School
Elliott School
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(11)
South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+8 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+2 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about The Boardwalk
- What do homes cost in The Boardwalk?
- The median home value in The Boardwalk is about $775,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Boardwalk housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in The Boardwalk right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve The Boardwalk?
- The Boardwalk is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is The Boardwalk walkable?
- The Boardwalk scores 4.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.