Beach Woods
Strong schools draw families here
Median $1.3M·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 7.0/10
So you're looking at a gated condo community that sprawls across 26 acres, and the whole thing has this quiet, removed feeling even though you're really only 11 minutes from Grand Haven beach—close enough that you could grab coffee and be in the sand before the crowd shows up. Homes here run around $1.3M, and they're designed with that low-density vibe where you've got actual space between units instead of stacked-box energy. The nearest restaurant is about 2.2 miles out, and groceries are 3.2 miles if you need to stock up, so you're not living on a strip of shops but you're not stranded either. Palomita Reserve sits about 1.8 miles away if you want a proper walk in the trees without leaving the area. Downtown Grand Rapids is roughly 46 minutes if you need the city, but most days you're probably just enjoying the buffer—kids in Grand Haven Area Public Schools, weekends at the water, the kind of setup where you trade foot traffic for actual yards and breathing room. The gated aspect means there's a deliberate boundary between your place and everything else, which a lot of people genuinely prefer.
Why people love it here
Grand Haven High School
- High — 1.6 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$1.3M median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Beach Woods
Estimated Monthly Payment
$8,825/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
+1 more
American Dunes Golf Club
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Hiway Inn
Palomita Reserve
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Little Pigeon Creek
Unnamed beach
Pathway
Eastern Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Beach Woods 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 Beach Woods home (around $1,300,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $231k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $8,647 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $8,647/mo | $230,578 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $9,955/mo | $265,467 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $10,393/mo | $277,133 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Haven Charter Township
Source: ghtmi.gov · 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 ~6,418 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Grand Haven Charter Township (Northwest Ottawa Water System)
Township water; sourced from NW Ottawa Water Treatment Plant.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: ghtmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Beach Woods 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
Palomita Reserve
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Rock N Thai Cafe Grand Haven
Restaurant
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Restaurant
Stable Inn
Restaurant
El Sombrero Mi Tierra
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(13)
Grand Haven High School
School
Bignell School
Peach Plains School
Griffin School
+8 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Fox Hollow Estates Sub Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Beach Woods
- What do homes cost in Beach Woods?
- The median home value in Beach Woods is about $1,300,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Beach Woods housing market?
- no homes are listed in Beach Woods right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Beach Woods?
- Beach Woods is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Beach Woods walkable?
- Beach Woods scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.