Bay Meadows Area
Quiet lots near top schools
The quick answer
Bay Meadows Area is a neighborhood, part of West Ottawa Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $522,000.
16 homes for sale·Median $522K·Walkability 3.8/10·Schools 5.9/10
What might surprise you is how much is already within arm's reach—a coffee shop steps away, a restaurant a two-minute walk, and Winstrom Park and Nature Preserve just four minutes on foot. The area sits on over 2,000 acres with waterfront access to both Lake Macatawa and a private lake, and you're within a mile of 42 restaurants and five parks total. Traditional brick homes with established lots characterize the neighborhood, backed by West Ottawa Public School District. Lake Macatawa is 1.4 miles out, and the Lake Macatawa boat launch sits even closer at 0.6 miles if water recreation is your thing—though you can also make the 30-minute drive to Grand Haven's beaches when the mood strikes. Groceries are handled locally, with 30 stores within two miles, so the rhythm here is less about isolation and more about having what you need nearby while still holding onto the spaciousness that drew you to Park Township in the first place.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 0.7 mi
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 6 min walk
- Winstrom Park and Nature Preserve Trail: 6 min walk
Lakewood Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.1 mi away
- West Ottawa
- 3 rated schools in district
43,499 sq ft avg lots
- 113 homes
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Bay Meadows Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,545/mo
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62 homes sold in Bay Meadows Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Winstrom Park and Nature Preserve
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
0.7 mi
Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Median Sale · Houses
$490K
47 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$600K
15 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Winstrom Park and Nature Preserve
0.2 mi
Expected Rent
$1,350/mo
$1,250 – $1,450 · estimated range
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Down the Hatch Party Store
Boxed up kitchen
Albert K's Lakeside Cafe
+1 more
Anchor Party Store
+1 more
Winstrom Park and Nature Preserve
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Macatawa
Tunnel Park Beach
Racetrack
Park Township Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Lake Macatawa Launch
Elite Fitness Development
Walgreens
Theil Research Center
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Bay Meadows 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 Bay Meadows Area home (around $522,250) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $94k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,518 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,518/mo | $93,806 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,049/mo | $107,969 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,227/mo | $112,729 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Who actually lends in Bay Meadows 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.
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
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,462 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Township · Source: parktownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Bay Meadows 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.
🛒 Grocery(20)
Down the Hatch Party Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+17 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Boxed up kitchen
Restaurant
The Quarterdeck Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Caribbean Sunrise
Restaurant
Restaurant
Repp's Landing
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(23)
Dragonflies Discovery Preschool
Lakewood School
Lakeview Early Childhood Center
+18 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Winstrom Park and Nature Preserve Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
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Living in Bay Meadows Area: the details
Is Bay Meadows Area a good place to live?
Bay Meadows Area is a strong fit if you want room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of West Ottawa Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $522,000.
What does it cost to live in Bay Meadows Area?
Homes range from around $490,000 for single-family houses to $600,000 for condos. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 16 homes for sale here right now and 62 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Bay Meadows Area
- What do homes cost in Bay Meadows Area?
- The median home value in Bay Meadows Area is about $522,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bay Meadows Area housing market?
- there are 16 homes for sale in Bay Meadows Area right now, and 62 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bay Meadows Area?
- Bay Meadows Area is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakewood Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Bay Meadows Area walkable?
- Bay Meadows Area scores 3.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
