Grand Haven and Spring Lake are two of the most loved communities on Michigan's Lakeshore. Grand Haven has its famous boardwalk, lighthouse and state park beach. Spring Lake sits across the Grand River with its own lake, a charming village and some of the most sought-after waterfront in West Michigan. Whether you want a walkable home near downtown, a family neighborhood, or a place on the water, Carini & Associates helps buyers and sellers across the Tri-Cities area price, market and negotiate with confidence.
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Homes with a Grand Haven or Spring Lake address sold in about five to six weeks on average over the past year, at close to 99% of list price.
Past 12 months | Grand Haven | Spring Lake |
|---|---|---|
Homes sold | 426 | 376 |
Average sold price | About $472,000 | About $581,000 |
Median sold price, Aug 2026 | $405,200 | $474,900 |
Average days on market | About 38 days | About 42 days |
Sale price vs. list price | About 99% | About 99% |
Homes for sale, Aug 2026 | 99 | 96 |
What this means for buyers: Inventory in both towns is near its highest level of the year, giving you more choice heading into fall than in spring.
What this means for sellers: Homes priced right still sell near full price. Spring Lake's higher average reflects its waterfront: lakefront and riverfront sales pull the average well above the median.
Source: Flex MLS, residential sales with a Grand Haven or Spring Lake address, September 2025 through August 2026. Updated September 2026.
Few places on the Lakeshore offer as many kinds of water as the Grand Haven area.
Waterfront homes come with their own questions: shoreline and erosion, dune rules, docks and riparian rights, and flood insurance. We walk you through each one before you make an offer.
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Area | What it's like | Good fit for |
|---|---|---|
City of Grand Haven | Walkable downtown, historic homes and cottages near the boardwalk, beach and Washington Avenue shops | Walkability and beach-town living |
Village of Spring Lake | Charming small village on the water, with tree-lined streets and lake access | Families and boaters |
Grand Haven Township | Wooded lots, newer subdivisions and Lake Michigan dune homes south of the city | More space, newer homes, beach access |
Spring Lake Township | Spring Lake and Grand River frontage, established neighborhoods and larger lots | Waterfront and family neighborhoods |
Ferrysburg | Small city between the river and Lake Michigan, with water on several sides | Waterfront at a range of prices |
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The waterfront: Grand Haven's boardwalk runs along the Grand River to the pier and lighthouse at Grand Haven State Park, one of the most popular beaches in Michigan. The Musical Fountain plays summer evenings.
Events: The Coast Guard Festival each summer is the town's signature event, and downtown stays busy with markets, concerts and dining.
Outdoors: Beaches, dune parks and bike paths run along the shoreline, and boating on Spring Lake and the river is part of everyday life.
Schools: Most homes fall in Grand Haven Area Public Schools or Spring Lake Public Schools, depending on address. We confirm the district for every home we show.
Getting around: US-31 connects to Holland (about 25 minutes) and Muskegon, and I-96 reaches Grand Rapids in about 40 minutes. Chicago is about 3 hours, gaining an hour into Central Time.
Grand Haven and Spring Lake homes that are priced right sell close to asking, and in summer they often go in about three weeks. Homes that start too high sit, and sellers give up ground: over the past year, sellers kept about 99% of their final list price but closer to 96% of their original price.
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The median sold price for Grand Haven-area homes was $405,200 in August 2026, and the average over the past year was about $472,000, based on Flex MLS data.
Spring Lake-area homes averaged about $581,000 over the past year, with a median of $474,900 in August 2026. Waterfront sales push the average higher.
About five to six weeks on average over the past year, and faster in early summer.
Grand Haven is the larger beach town with the boardwalk, downtown and state park. Spring Lake is a smaller village across the river built around its own lake.
About 40 minutes by car via I-96.
33,277 people live in Grand Haven, where the median age is 42.7 and the average individual income is $41,823. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Grand Haven, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Dollar General, Wesco, and Grand Haven Pizza Ent.
| Name | Category | Distance | Reviews |
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| Dining | 0.48 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.5 miles | 7 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.84 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.51 miles | 4 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 2.51 miles | 42 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.51 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 2.69 miles | 2 reviews | 2.5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$ | 2.7 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.51 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.75 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.16 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.51 miles | 2 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.63 miles | 12 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.93 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.95 miles | 1 review | 4/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.95 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.64 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.08 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.04 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.52 miles | 14 reviews | 4.1/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.6 miles | 6 reviews | 3.3/5 stars | |
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Grand Haven has 13,581 households, with an average household size of 2.42. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Grand Haven do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 33,277 people call Grand Haven home. The population density is 710 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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