Blue Haven
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $725K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 5.7/10
Life at Blue Haven runs on a different rhythm than most places around here. You wake up, walk two minutes to coffee, and you're already into your day—no car needed for that first stop. The community itself spreads across 17 acres of ranch-style homes on half-acre lots, each one giving you real breathing room without feeling remote. Grocery shopping is a short drive at 2.2 miles, and restaurants sit about 1.4 miles out, so dinner doesn't require a production. When you want nature, Cooper-Van Wieren Park is less than a mile away, and there's a pond right on the property. Downtown Grand Rapids runs about 44 minutes north if you need the city; Grand Haven's beach is closer at roughly 30 minutes when summer hits. Homes here run in the mid-$200K range, which means you're getting solid vinyl-sided ranch construction with the kind of lot size that lets you actually see your yard. The West Ottawa Public School District covers the area, and the whole setup sits in the Timberline Acres West Area. It's the kind of place where you're not paying for a brand name—you're paying for actual space, proximity to a coffee shop, and a pond that's yours to look at every morning.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.9 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Timberline Acres West Area Trail: 6 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 6 min walk
$725K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Blue Haven
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,922/mo
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3 homes sold in Blue Haven this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cooper-Van Wieren Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.9 mi
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Median Sale Price
$725K
3 sales in last 12mo
Units
26
Complex Size
16.8 ac
26 units
Homeowner Rate
0%
Principal residence
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Down the Hatch Party Store
Boxed up kitchen
+1 more
Bowerman Blueberries Farm Market
+1 more
Anchor Party Store
+1 more
Winstrom Park and Nature Preserve
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Macatawa
+1 more
Tunnel Park Beach
+1 more
Legacy trail
Park Township Dog Park
Timberline Acres West Area Trail
Lake Macatawa Launch
Elite Fitness Development
+1 more
144th North of Butternut (Family Fare)
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library North Branch
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Blue Haven 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 Blue Haven home (around $725,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $129k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,822 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,822/mo | $128,591 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,552/mo | $148,049 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,796/mo | $154,555 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
4 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$143K
Per listing
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
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Blue Haven 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(21)
Down the Hatch Party Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+18 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Boxed up kitchen
Restaurant
The Quarterdeck Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Caribbean Sunrise
Restaurant
Restaurant
Thai Kafe
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(21)
+16 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Timberline Acres West Area Trail
Bike Path
Bay Meadows Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 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(2)
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Blue Haven
- What do homes cost in Blue Haven?
- The median home value in Blue Haven is about $725,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Blue Haven housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Blue Haven right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Blue Haven?
- Blue Haven is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Waukazoo Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Blue Haven walkable?
- Blue Haven scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.