Drakes Plat
Surrounded by nature
Walkability 4.0/10·Schools 4.6/10
Drakes Plat sits in the Timberline Acres West Area, a pocket of West Michigan where the horizon spreads open and Lake Macatawa lies less than a mile away. The subdivision itself is modest—six acres holding homes that run around $685K—but the location punches above its footprint: a restaurant is steps away, and four parks huddle within a mile, including Virginia Park a short walk over. The grocery and coffee infrastructure is close enough that you're not making expeditions (0.8 miles to shopping, 1.3 miles to coffee), though if you're chasing the Grand Haven beach, you're looking at about 43 minutes south. Families rely on West Ottawa Public School District. What keeps Drakes Plat from feeling isolated isn't amenity density—it's that six acres of subdivision living butts right up against the actual reason you'd move here: genuine proximity to water and woods without actually *living* in the woods.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 0.9 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 2 min walk
- Virginia Park Trail: 2 min walk
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Virginia Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
0.9 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Central Park Market
Repp's Landing
Tulip City Brewstillery
Virginia Park
Virginia Park Playground
Goshorn Lake
Macatawa Park Beach
Shoshone Walk
Unnamed bike_path
Kollen Park Launch
Myrtle South of South Shore (Central Park Market)
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library
The Day Center of Evergreen
Sperry's Moviehouse
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Crime in Drakes Plat 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 →Expected Rent
$1,325/mo
$1,075 – $1,550 · wider-area estimate
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,395 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Park Township (partly served via Holland Charter Township) / private well
Portions served by Holland Charter Twp water; rural areas on wells.
Park Township / Septic - individual
Partial sewer service; remaining areas on septic.
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 Township · Source: parktownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Drakes Plat 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(17)
Grocery Store
Down the Hatch Party Store
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Reina
Grocery Store
+14 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Repp's Landing
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
The Quarterdeck Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Boxed up kitchen
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Virginia Park Woods Trail
Bike Path
Virginia Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Childcare Center
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Connect
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Drakes Plat
- How active is the Drakes Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Drakes Plat right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Drakes Plat?
- Drakes Plat is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West (9/10).
- Is Drakes Plat walkable?
- Drakes Plat scores 4.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.