Beachwalk Cottages
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $1.0M·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 8.0/10
The thing to know before you arrive: this is a lakeside condo community spread across 8 acres with water access at its center. It's the kind of place where you can be at Grand Haven beach in about half an hour, but Lake Macatawa is already there—just a mile and a half away—with public access a 13-minute walk from your door. The median price sits around $1.0M, and what you're buying into is proximity to both the water and the everyday. There are 18 restaurants within a mile, a coffee shop a 12-minute walk away, and a grocery store at 1.9 miles. Four parks sit within your immediate radius. The community feeds into West Ottawa Public School District, and the whole setup has the low-key appeal of a place built for people who want land, light, and lake views without the intensity of a dense resort town.
Why people love it here
Lakewood Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.4 mi away
- West Ottawa
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.7 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 1 min walk
- Bay Meadows Area Trail: 1 min walk
$1.0M median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Beachwalk Cottages
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,925/mo
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5 homes sold in Beachwalk Cottages this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased 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
Lake Macatawa Public Access
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.7 mi
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
Lake Macatawa Public Access
Unnamed playground
Lake Macatawa
Spyglass Beach
+1 more
Black Lake Walk
Park Township Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Lake Macatawa Launch
gym
CVS Pharmacy
Theil Research Center
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Beachwalk Cottages 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 Beachwalk Cottages home (around $1,020,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $181k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $6,784 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $6,784/mo | $180,915 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $7,811/mo | $208,289 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $8,154/mo | $217,443 |
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.
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 Beachwalk Cottages 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
Restaurant
Dune Dogz & Treats
Restaurant
Caribbean Sunrise
Restaurant
The Quarterdeck Bar & Grill
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 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
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Beachwalk Cottages
- What do homes cost in Beachwalk Cottages?
- The median home value in Beachwalk Cottages is about $1,020,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Beachwalk Cottages housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Beachwalk Cottages right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Beachwalk Cottages?
- Beachwalk Cottages is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakewood Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Beachwalk Cottages walkable?
- Beachwalk Cottages scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.