Olive Center Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Olive Center Area is a neighborhood, part of Zeeland Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $451,000.
5 homes for sale·Median $451K·Walkability 0.7/10·Schools 4.4/10
Driving through feels like you've stumbled onto something that works—a stretch of land where you can breathe, build, and actually have space without feeling isolated. Homes here tend toward ranch styles on generous lots, often with room for a pole barn or detached garage if you've got toys to store. Wood stoves, decks overlooking the back acreage, heated pools—the listings read like people are genuinely settling in, not just passing through. The Pigeon Creek trails and river sit less than two miles away if you want to get outside, and Pigeon Creek Park is right there for when the mood strikes. Restaurants are steps away despite the rural feel, and you've got 18 spots within a mile, which is more than you'd expect out here. Grocery shopping runs about three and a half miles, and downtown Grand Rapids is a straightforward 36-minute drive when you need the city—close enough that you're not cut off from it, far enough that you're genuinely away. The Lighthouse Academy serves the area, and the whole neighborhood sits in Olive township, a place with deep agricultural roots and generations of families who've put down real roots here.
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Why people love it here
$451K median
- 16 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Olive Center Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,062/mo
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16 homes sold in Olive Center Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$451K
16 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Pigeon Creek Park
1.4 mi
Expected Rent
$1,775/mo
$1,550 – $1,975 · wider-area estimate
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 5/10
School District: Zeeland Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Pigeon Café
Park in 120th Avenue Area
Playground in 120th Avenue Area
Spring Bayou
+1 more
Beach on Margaret Avenue
Creek Loop
Helder Park Dog Park
US-31 Northbound & Croswell Street Area Trail
Robinson - Grand River Launch
120th & Greenly
Herrick District Library North Branch
AMC Star Holland 8
Crime in Olive Center Area 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 Olive Center Area home (around $451,000) at today's 6.71% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $81k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,052 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,052/mo | $81,391 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,513/mo | $93,669 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,668/mo | $97,804 |
Estimates use a 6.71% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$33K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$225K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Olive Center Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Olive Township
Source: olivetownship.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
~$922/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,454 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
County sheriff; Ottawa County Fillmore complex/jail located in Olive Township.
Services for Olive Township · Source: olivetownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Olive Center Area 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pigeon Creek Park
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
bp
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Pigeon Café
Fast Food
The Soft Spot
Fast Food
Stromboli's Express
Restaurant
Yellow Jacket Junction Pizza & Subs
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
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Living in Olive Center Area: the details
Is Olive Center Area a good place to live?
Here is a data-based look at what living in Olive Center Area is like. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Zeeland Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $451,000.
What does it cost to live in Olive Center Area?
The typical home in Olive Center Area goes for around $451,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 16 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Olive Center Area
- What do homes cost in Olive Center Area?
- The median home value in Olive Center Area is about $451,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Olive Center Area housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Olive Center Area right now, and 16 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Olive Center Area?
- Olive Center Area is served by Zeeland Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zeeland West High School (7/10).
- Is Olive Center Area walkable?
- Olive Center Area scores 0.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
