Bentwood Estates
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $505K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 5.5/10
Sitting on 9 acres in the Timberline Acres West Area, Bentwood Estates is a tight, tree-lined subdivision where lots average just under half an acre—enough room to breathe without the sprawl. You're about 29 minutes from the Lake Michigan shoreline at Grand Haven, and roughly 43 minutes into downtown Grand Rapids, which puts you in that sweet spot between genuine lake access and urban pull. The neighborhood centers itself around everyday convenience: a coffee shop is a comfortable walk away, West Ottawa Public School District serves the area, and Cooper-Van Wieren Park sits a short stroll down the street. Groceries and restaurants cluster within a mile or so, making weeknight errands quick work. Homes here run around $873K, and with two parks within a mile and Lake Macatawa just under two miles out, there's enough green and water to keep weekends interesting without feeling remote.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.6 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 5 min walk
- Bay Meadows Area Trail: 5 min walk
$505K median
- 1 recent sale
16,897 sq ft avg lots
- 17 homes
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Median home price in Bentwood Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,428/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cooper-Van Wieren Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.6 mi
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Recent Sale Price
$505K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
17
Median Lot Size
0.35 ac
0.34 ac – 0.58 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Boxed up kitchen
+1 more
Bowerman Blueberries Farm Market
+1 more
Itty Bitty Bar
Cooper-Van Wieren Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Macatawa
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Legacy trail
Park Township Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Lake Macatawa Launch
Elite Fitness Development
+1 more
Butternut & Felch (Church of Christ)
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library North Branch
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Bentwood Estates 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 Bentwood Estates home (around $505,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $90k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,359 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,359/mo | $89,571 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,867/mo | $103,124 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,037/mo | $107,656 |
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
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,462 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Bentwood Estates 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)
Down the Hatch Party Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
Boxed up kitchen
Restaurant
The Quarterdeck Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Caribbean Sunrise
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bay Meadows Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ 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
⚡ EV Charging(3)
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Bentwood Estates
- What do homes cost in Bentwood Estates?
- The median home value in Bentwood Estates is about $505,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bentwood Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Bentwood Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bentwood Estates?
- Bentwood Estates is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Waukazoo Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Bentwood Estates walkable?
- Bentwood Estates scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.