Waterfront property, exceptional location, historical landmark & income producing! Once called the Han-nan Inn this custom rebuilt and extremely well cared for Petty's Bayou home has one owner for 47 years. Open floor plan has FP in living room, 2 huge bedrooms and one smaller bedroom currently used as an office & a four season room overlooking the water. Sliders off dining room to deck & patio, full walkout basement could be finished to add another 1200 sqft. 60 ft steel seawall & 2 docks with south views of bayou, SLCC, bridge and main body of Spring Lake. This residential home has 1200 sqft apartment on upper level. An Additional lot included with acceptable offer-currently has a garden and used for additional parking. See MLS# 12059722
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$232Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Carrie Ruiter• Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Grand Haven
Bought with David Ten Cate• Capstone Real Estate LLC
#8916 Income producing residential. Taxes homestead 75/25 Well built and quiet. $600 monthly. This could be a gorgeous 1 family! Bring your ideas and builder.
REALCOMP #71012059737
Feb 6, 2013
Sold
$300,000
$102/sq ft
Nov 8, 2012
Listed
$329,900
$112/sq ft
#8916 Income producing residential. Taxes homestead 75/25 Well built and quiet. $600 monthly. This could be a gorgeous 1 family! Bring your ideas and builder.
REALCOMP #71012059703
Feb 6, 2013
Sold
$300,000
$102/sq ft
Nov 8, 2012
Listed
$329,900
$112/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,203 (+3.7%)
2024
$6,945 (+6.1%)
2023
$6,545 (+13.3%)
2022
$5,775 (+3.8%)
2021
$5,561 (+1.2%)
2020
$5,496 (+1.9%)
2019
$5,394
Tax history for 15520 Howard St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,203 (+3.7%)
2024
$6,945 (+6.1%)
2023
$6,545 (+13.3%)
2022
$5,775 (+3.8%)
2021
$5,561 (+1.2%)
2020
$5,496 (+1.9%)
2019
$5,394
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,940
Year built
1902
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ottawa County
APN
70-03-11-451-003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-2
Medium Density Residential-Suburban District
The Medium Density Residential-Suburban District is intended for dense Single-Family uses primarily served with public water and public sanitary sewer. Single-Family Dwellings are the primary land use in this Zoning District. Development in the R-2 District will be formed into walkable neighborhood patterns and served with sidewalks, connections to adjacent residential communities, bike paths, and other recreational Open Space opportunities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 7
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Replacement, Insulated Windows
Room Information
Basement: Full
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Description: Formal
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Other
Building Area Total: 2,940
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Block
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1940
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Lot Size Area: 0.26
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Pettys Bayou
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 2940.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2012
Tax Annual Amount: $3,301
Tax Assessed Value: $94,728
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Spring Lake
Location Information
Directions: From Spring Lake going East, Fruitport Rd. North to Howard, turn right, just over bridge.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,940
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1902
Year Renovated: —
County: Ottawa County
APN: 70-03-11-451-003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Holmes Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Spring Lake Intermediate School
Public 5-9 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Spring Lake High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Spring Lake, MI • 49456
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
June and 2.5 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$647,000 – $783,000
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