Bay View
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $665K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 8.0/10
A modest grid of tree-lined streets anchors Bay View, a 9-acre subdivision where lots average a fifth of an acre and homes center around $754K. Restaurants cluster within walking distance—a coffee shop sits about 15 minutes on foot, and two dozen dining options lie within a mile—while Holland State Park is just a 13-minute walk away, giving the area real outdoor reach despite its small footprint. Lake Macatawa lies about two miles south, and West Ottawa Public School District serves the subdivision. The Bay Meadows Area surrounds it, and for beach trips, Grand Haven is roughly half an hour by car.
Why people love it here
Lakewood Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.5 mi away
- West Ottawa
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.7 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Bay Meadows Area Trail: 3 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 3 min walk
$665K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Bay View
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,515/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Holland State Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.7 mi
Recent Sale Price
$665K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
10
Median Lot Size
0.17 ac
0.11 ac – 0.32 ac
Homeowner Rate
50%
Principal residence
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Down the Hatch Party Store
windmill
+1 more
Albert K's Lakeside Cafe
RESERVOIR
Holland State Park
Unnamed playground
Lake Macatawa
Spyglass Beach
+1 more
Black Lake Walk
Park Township Dog Park
Bay Meadows Area Trail
Lake Macatawa Launch
gym
CVS Pharmacy
Theil Research Center
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Bay View 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 View home (around $665,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $118k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,423 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,423/mo | $117,949 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,092/mo | $135,796 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,316/mo | $141,764 |
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
BAYVIEW CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
Managed by BVW Property Management (Holland, MI)
Source: bayviewhoa.net · 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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,395 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Park Township (partly served via Holland Charter Township) / private well
Portions served by Holland Charter Twp water; rural areas on wells.
Park Township / Septic - individual
Partial sewer service; remaining areas on septic.
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 View 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(13)
Down the Hatch Party Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Reina
Grocery Store
+10 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
windmill
Restaurant
Dune Dogz & Treats
Restaurant
Restaurant
Caribbean Sunrise
Restaurant
Holland Park Cafe
Fast Food
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(21)
Lakewood School
Dragonflies Discovery Preschool
Lakeview Early Childhood Center
+16 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Childcare Center
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
Frequently asked about Bay View
- What do homes cost in Bay View?
- The median home value in Bay View is about $665,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bay View housing market?
- no homes are listed in Bay View right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bay View?
- Bay View is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakewood Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Bay View walkable?
- Bay View scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.