Bay Meadows
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $705K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 5.3/10
Tell someone you're heading to Bay Meadows and the first thing worth mentioning is the water—this ninety-two-acre subdivision sits on a private lake, the kind of backdrop that makes morning coffee taste different. Tree-lined streets open onto lots averaging just over half an acre, where traditional brick homes anchor quiet corners without feeling cramped. A coffee shop is a seven-minute walk away, and four parks within a mile keep the landscape from ever feeling isolated. Lake Macatawa lies another mile or so beyond, and the Grand Haven beach is a straightforward thirty-minute drive when you want to feel the wind off Lake Michigan.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.0 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 4 min walk
- West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area Trail: 4 min walk
$705K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Bay Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,786/mo
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8 homes sold in Bay Meadows this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Stu Visser Trails
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.0 mi
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Supermercado La Excelencia
Beechwood Grill
+1 more
Kin Coffee and Craft House
+1 more
Itty Bitty Bar
Stu Visser Trails
+1 more
Beechwood PlayZone
Lake Macatawa
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Beechwood Corners
Park Township Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Howard Dunton Park Launch
Elite Fitness Development
+1 more
Howard & Jackson (Dunton Park)
Walgreens
Theil Research Center
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Bay Meadows 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 Bay Meadows home (around $705,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $125k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,689 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,689/mo | $125,044 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,399/mo | $143,965 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,636/mo | $150,292 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
Homeowners Association
Bay Meadows neighborhood association (incl. The Cottages of Bay Meadows condo), Holland
Source: justingibbonsrealtor.com · 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
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,416 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler + township yard-waste sites
Curbside via private haulers; township provides yard-waste recycling locations.
SEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff E-Unit/community policing deputies funded by township millage, in partnership with Holland Twp.
Services for Park · Source: parktownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Bay Meadows 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.
🛒 Grocery(25)
Supermercado La Excelencia
Grocery Store
Holland Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
Dutch Brothers Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Sluggo's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Taste of Asia
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area Trail
Bike Path
Bay Meadows Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
⚡ EV Charging(3)
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Bay Meadows
- What do homes cost in Bay Meadows?
- The median home value in Bay Meadows is about $705,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bay Meadows housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Bay Meadows right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bay Meadows?
- Bay Meadows is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Waukazoo Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Bay Meadows walkable?
- Bay Meadows scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.