Butternut
Solid value in a growing area
Median $290K·Walkability 5.2/10·Schools 4.9/10
Butternut sits on just an acre, which means you're living in genuine close quarters with your neighbors—the kind of setup where you actually see people and genuinely interact with them, not just wave from driveways. It's a condo community in the Kingwood Estates No 2 Area, west of Grand Rapids, and the location trades sprawl for accessibility. A grocery store is about a fifteen-minute walk, restaurants cluster within a mile, and there's a coffee shop roughly a mile and a half away. Wendt Park sits less than a mile down the road if you need actual green space. The real kicker: you're steps from a transit stop, which actually matters in West Michigan.
Why people love it here
$290K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Butternut & Felch (Church of Christ): 1 min walk
- 7 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 2 min walk
- Kingwood Estates No 2 Area Trail: 2 min walk
Explore Butternut
Same name, different focus — Butternut is also covered as:
- Butternut Community — community details
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Butternut
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,968/mo
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Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
+1 more
Taqueria El Huarache
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
+1 more
The Side Pocket at Black River Billiards
+1 more
Wendt Park
+1 more
Naturescape
Lake Macatawa
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Loop 4
Park Township Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Howard Dunton Park Launch
gym
+1 more
Butternut & Felch (Church of Christ)
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library North Branch
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Wendt Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Crime in Butternut 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 Butternut home (around $289,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,928 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,928/mo | $51,419 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,220/mo | $59,199 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,318/mo | $61,801 |
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
Holland Charter Township
Source: hct.holland.mi.us · 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
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,416 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Holland Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township-owned distribution serving 12,900+ customers; water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan).
Holland Charter Township (free seasonal disposal) + resident haulers
Township offers free trash/yard-waste disposal Apr-Oct; regular curbside via private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred (Holland BPW serves city, not township).
Confirm by addressSEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
Four full-time community policing deputies via Ottawa County Sheriff.
Services for Holland · Source: hct.holland.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Butternut 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)
Supermercado Santa Fe
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(20)
The Temple Of Samuel Joyce
Restaurant
Taqueria El Huarache
Restaurant
El Hurache
Restaurant
Taste of Asia
Restaurant
La Conchita
Restaurant
+15 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Rail House Grill & Billiards
Bar
The Side Pocket at Black River Billiards
Bar
Tommygun Tavern
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
+21 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(5)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
136th Avenue & US-31 Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 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)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Butternut
- What do homes cost in Butternut?
- The median home value in Butternut is about $289,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Butternut?
- Butternut is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ottawa High School Campus (6/10).
- Is Butternut walkable?
- Butternut scores 5.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.