Bay Forest
Explore Bay Forest — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Great schools with outdoor access”
Average schools
- West Ottawa Public School District
- 16 rated schools nearby
- Best nearby: 9/10
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.0 mi
- 3 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 4 min walk
$526K median
- Assessor estimate
- $111K median household income
- 93% owner-occupied
Bay Forest is a 7-acre subdivision where the lots average just under 0.4 acres—tight enough to feel like real neighborhood, spacious enough that you're not staring into your neighbor's kitchen. Homes here run around $526K, and you're minutes from a coffee shop on foot, with Stu Visser Trails just a 13-minute walk away if you want to stretch your legs. The beach at Grand Haven is about 30 minutes out, Lake Macatawa sits a mile down the road, and you've got serious grocery options—18 stores within two miles, plus restaurants and a full grocery within a mile or so. The area feeds into West Ottawa Public School District, and it sits within the Timberline Acres West Area, a part of West Michigan where you get the suburban rhythm without feeling marooned.
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Median home price in Bay Forest
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,572/mo
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Your Budget in Bay Forest
Median home price: $526,225
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Your budget of $422,501 covers many homes here — Bay Forest has options below median too
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$891/mo
Median Rent
100%
Homeowners
Nearby Schools
Based on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
Elementary
10
K-5 nearby
Middle
2
6-8 nearby
High School
5
9-12 nearby
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Environment & Amenities
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Stu Visser Trails
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
3
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.0 mi
At a Glance
Est. Home Value
$526K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
16
Median Lot Size
0.32 ac
0.23 ac – 0.78 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Median Income
$111K
Household