Castle Park
Easy outdoor access
Median $675K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 4.6/10
You'll want to bring a tennis racket and swim trunks—out here on Lake Michigan, between Holland and Saugatuck, it's basically a private summer community with over 90 cottages spread across association grounds that include eight clay courts, a saltwater pool, beaches, and a small castle structure from the 1890s that somehow still stands. Homes sit on anywhere from a quarter-acre to several acres, many with direct lake frontage or shared beach access, and the whole setup has this multi-generational thing going—families who've been coming back for four or five generations. It's about 38 miles from downtown, close enough for a weekend run but far enough to feel genuinely removed, nestled in Laketown township duneland with creek-bordered properties and old farmhouses alongside newer renovations. The vibe is lake-life seasonal, with Saturday night dances, family barbecues, and the kind of place where you're living alongside neighbors you'll actually see again next summer.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Castle Park Nature Reserve: 8 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 11 min bike
$675K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Castle Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,582/mo
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3 homes sold in Castle Park this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Saugatuck Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Central Park Market
Castle Park Nature Reserve
Slide
Macatawa Park Beach
Private Sub access
Unnamed bike_path
Kollen Park Launch
Crime in Castle Park 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Castle Park home (around $675,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $121k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,550 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,550/mo | $121,338 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,237/mo | $139,656 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,468/mo | $145,814 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$81K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$249K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Laketown Township
Source: laketowntwp.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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,339 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressSaugatuck Township Fire District / Graafschap Fire
Fire coverage from area district; confirm.
Services for Laketown · Source: laketowntwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Castle Park 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(4)
Down the Hatch Party Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Beachplace at Holland Park Cafe
Restaurant
Holland Park Cafe
Fast Food
Dune Dogz & Treats
Restaurant
windmill
Restaurant
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
Albert K's Lakeside Cafe
Café
Kin Coffee and Craft House
Café
Biggby Coffee
Café
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(18)
+13 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Sanctuary Woods Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
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Frequently asked about Castle Park
- What do homes cost in Castle Park?
- The median home value in Castle Park is about $675,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Castle Park housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Castle Park right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Castle Park?
- Castle Park is served by Saugatuck Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is West (9/10).
- Is Castle Park walkable?
- Castle Park scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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