Butternut Business Center
Walkable and connected
Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 4.9/10
Sitting along a commercial corridor in the Pine Wood Lake Estates Area, Butternut Business Center trades the standard suburban sprawl for something more compact—three acres of condos designed for people who want their workspace and residence in the same zip code. The nearest transit stop is two minutes on foot, which means you're not stranded without a car, though you'll likely have one anyway. A coffee shop is ten minutes away, the grocery is equally close, and restaurants? There are 72 within a mile—you won't starve. Beechwood Park lands a ten-minute walk from your door if you need green space and actual dirt. Downtown Grand Rapids runs about 39 minutes south; Grand Haven's beach is just under 30 minutes north, so weekend escapes don't require advance planning. The West Ottawa Public School District covers the area if schools matter to your situation. Condos here price in the mid-range for West Michigan, which means you're paying for convenience and proximity rather than acreage or rural quiet. This is business-casual living—efficient, accessible, and utterly without pretense.
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
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Timberwood Estates Area Trail: 1 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 1 min walk
Supermercado La Excelencia
+1 more
James Street Inn Restaurant & Catering
+1 more
Simpatico
+1 more
Rail House Grill & Billiards
+1 more
Beechwood Park
+1 more
Beechwood Park Playground
Lake Macatawa
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Window on the Waterfront
Park Township Dog Park
+1 more
Timberwood Estates Area Trail
Howard Dunton Park Launch
gym
+1 more
136th & Burke
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library North Branch
+1 more
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Beechwood Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
15
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 Business Center 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 →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
~$876/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,387 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 Business Center 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 La Excelencia
Grocery Store
Holland Supermarket
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
James Street Inn Restaurant & Catering
Restaurant
La Conchita
Restaurant
2 Dragons Cuisine
Restaurant
Papa Johns Pizza
Restaurant
Taste of Asia
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
Rail House Grill & Billiards
Bar
The Side Pocket at Black River Billiards
Bar
Tommygun Tavern
Bar
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 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(4)
Timberwood Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
Pine Wood Lake Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
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)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Butternut Business Center
- What schools serve Butternut Business Center?
- Butternut Business Center is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ottawa High School Campus (6/10).
- Is Butternut Business Center walkable?
- Butternut Business Center scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.