The Wharfside
Lake life, small town feel
Median $112K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 4.9/10
Most mornings here start with coffee and a view instead of a commute. The Wharfside sits on six acres of developed land in East Highland Park Sub Area, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a forty-four-minute drive gets you there, but positioned along the waterfront where the real geography is measured in steps to the beach—two and a half minutes by car, or a walk to Chinook Pier, which is right next door. You've got a grocery store a five-minute walk away, a restaurant or coffee shop within the same radius, and over a hundred more dining options within a mile if you're feeling adventurous. There are twenty-five parks within a mile of here; the land breathes.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Spring Lake within walking distance
- 125 parks within 1 mile
- Chinook Pier: 6 min walk
- Unnamed park: 8 min walk
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 1.8 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$112K median
- Assessor estimate
Notable nearby
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Median home price in The Wharfside
Estimated Monthly Payment
$760/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Chinook Pier
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
125
within 1 mile
Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$112K
Assessor estimate
Units
151
Complex Size
6.0 ac
151 units
Homeowner Rate
0%
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
The Foundry Grill GH
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
Lucy's
+1 more
Chinook Pier
Chinook Pier Playground
Smith Bayou
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Poplar Ridge
Eastern Park Dog Park
Hatton Park Trail
Grand Haven Municipal Launch
+1 more
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in The Wharfside 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 →Land for sale
Listings
4 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$82K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
City of Grand Haven
Source: grandhaven.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$889/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 · ~13.7¢/kWh
Community-owned utility since 1896; ~15,000 customers
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: grandhaven.org
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🛒 Grocery(8)
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
The Foundry Grill GH
Restaurant
Porto Bello
Restaurant
Norm's Dairy Creme
Restaurant
Fast Food
Lakeside Eats
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Lucy's
Restaurant
12 Corners Vineyards - Grand Haven Tasting Rooom
Bar
The Eagles
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Elliott School
Central School
Ferry School
Lakeshore Middle School
School
Christian Junior High School
School
+11 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(6)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+3 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about The Wharfside
- What do homes cost in The Wharfside?
- The median home value in The Wharfside is about $112,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve The Wharfside?
- The Wharfside is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is The Wharfside walkable?
- The Wharfside scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.