Bluff Lakes No 4
Strong schools draw families here
Median $484K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 6.6/10
You don't wake up in Bluff Lakes No 4 expecting much — it's a modest 13-acre subdivision with quarter-acre lots running around $891K — but the place works. Six parks sit within a mile, including Poppen Woods a short walk away, and a handful of restaurants cluster nearby if you want to skip cooking. The grocery is a couple miles out, and downtown Grand Rapids sits about 32 minutes down the road. Zeeland Public Schools serves the area. What keeps people here isn't amenity lists; it's the breathing room. Homes on 0.44-acre lots feel spacious without the isolation, the kind of setup that makes a weekend morning on your own land feel like an actual weekend. Transit access and a coffee shop within reasonable distance mean you're not entirely car-bound, but you're also not so hemmed in that you feel the city pressing down on you. It's unglamorous and honest — the subdivision equivalent of a good sturdy table.
Why people love it here
$484K median
- Based on 3yr sales
19,001 sq ft avg lots
- 24 homes
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Median home price in Bluff Lakes No 4
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,289/mo
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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Zeeland Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$484K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
24
Median Lot Size
0.35 ac
0.34 ac – 1.9 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
Subway
City on a Hill Café
Public
Poppen Woods
Unnamed playground
Savannah Lake
Hawthorne Natural Area Beach
Upper Macatawa Natural Area Scenic Overlook
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
Kenowa Trail
Kollen Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Perry & Garden View Drive
+1 more
Howard Miller Public Library
Toddlerville
Holland 7 Theater
Crime in Bluff Lakes No 4 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 Bluff Lakes No 4 home (around $484,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $86k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,222 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,222/mo | $85,926 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,710/mo | $98,927 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,873/mo | $103,275 |
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
Zeeland Charter Township
Source: zeelandtwp.org · 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
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,386 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Zeeland Charter Township / Private well
Township water in developed areas (some served by City of Zeeland/Holland); rural areas on wells.
Zeeland Charter Township / Septic - individual
Limited township sewer (some via City of Zeeland Clean Water Plant); rural areas on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred (parts may be served by Zeeland BPW).
Confirm by addressSEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Zeeland · Source: zeelandtwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Bluff Lakes No 4 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
Poppen Woods
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(12)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Hardee's
Restaurant
Love's Travel Stop
Restaurant
Fast Food
Blimpie
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
West Drenthe School
School
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
MVP Athletic Club, Holland
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
Dog Park
Helder Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(3)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Bluff Lakes No 4
- What do homes cost in Bluff Lakes No 4?
- The median home value in Bluff Lakes No 4 is about $484,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Bluff Lakes No 4?
- Bluff Lakes No 4 is served by Zeeland Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zeeland East High School (7/10).
- Is Bluff Lakes No 4 walkable?
- Bluff Lakes No 4 scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.