Beechwood
Walkable with great nature access
Median $337K·Walkability 7.3/10·Schools 4.9/10
Driving through this north-side stretch, you feel the shift from town density to breathing room—tree-lined streets open onto deeper lots, and the air carries the salt-and-pine smell of nearby Lake Macatawa. A short drive puts you at Holland State Park or Dutton Park; the lake itself shapes the whole feel here, visible from certain streets and close enough that waterfront living isn't some distant dream. Homes sit on solid ground, many updated and move-in ready, with the kind of yards that invite real living—fireplaces for winter evenings, decks and pools for summer ones.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lake life
- Lake Macatawa within walking distance
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 1 min walk
- Howard B. Dunton Park Trail: 1 min walk
$337K median
- 42 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Beechwood
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,286/mo
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42 homes sold in Beechwood this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthHolland Supermarket
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Sluggo's Pizzeria
Boba House
Tommygun Tavern
Howard B. Dunton Park
Howard B. Dunton Park Playground
Lake Macatawa
Unnamed beach
Heinz Waterfront Walkway
Park Township Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Howard Dunton Park Launch
gym
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Howard & Jackson (Dunton Park)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Theil Research Center
+1 more
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Crime in Beechwood 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 Beechwood home (around $336,750) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,270 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,270/mo | $60,534 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,613/mo | $69,673 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,728/mo | $72,745 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
3 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$199K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Beechwood, 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.
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
Utility, solar, and service details for Beechwood 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)
Holland Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Excelencia
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Sluggo's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Dutch Brothers Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Holland Princess Dinner Cruises
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
Tommygun Tavern
Bar
Rail House Grill & Billiards
Bar
The Side Pocket at Black River Billiards
Bar
+8 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(5)
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🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ 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
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Beechwood
- What do homes cost in Beechwood?
- The median home value in Beechwood is about $336,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Beechwood housing market?
- there are 11 homes for sale in Beechwood right now, and 42 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Beechwood?
- Beechwood is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ottawa High School Campus (6/10).
- Is Beechwood walkable?
- Beechwood scores 7.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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