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Essenburgs Sub

Room to spread out, great value

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $325K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 4.9/10

🏙️25 mito Downtown GR(~50 min drive)
🏞️18 mito Lake Michigan(~36 min drive)

Essenburgs Sub spreads across 40 acres of residential land where lots average just under three-quarters of an acre—enough space to breathe without feeling isolated from daily errands. A grocery store sits about a 13-minute walk away, and restaurants cluster within a mile, with one just a five-minute stroll down the road. The subdivision feeds into West Ottawa Public School District, and homes here trade around $498K, positioning you roughly 39 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids or 29 minutes from the Lake Michigan shoreline at Grand Haven. Transit stops are steps away, while Beechwood Park lies less than a mile out for weekend access. The character here—situated within the Westshore Estates Area—balances that suburban feel of land and quiet streets with the practical convenience of having 60 restaurants and groceries within easy reach.

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Why people love it here

🏡Space & Property

29,834 sq ft avg lots

  • 47 homes
💰Home Values

$325K median

  • Based on 3yr sales
🚶Walkability
59

Walkable for daily errands

  • 136th & Elberdine: 3 min walk
  • 10 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Essenburgs Sub

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,208/mo

$
$65,050
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,68876%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

Median Sale Price

$325K

Based on 3yr sales

Parcels / Units

47

Median Lot Size

0.44 ac

0.20 ac – 3.9 ac

Homeowner Rate

86.7%

Principal residence

Expected Rent

$1,850/mo

$1,625 – $2,075 · estimated range

Walkability

5.9

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
6.5
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
6.1
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
1.4
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
10.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
5.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Supermercado La Excelencia

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Holland Supermarket
8 minbike
La Caribena Supermarket and Cantina
9 minbike
D&W Fresh Market
9 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

James Street Inn Restaurant & Catering

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Fusion Cuisine LLC
8 minwalk
La Conchita
11 minwalk
El Hurache
12 minwalk

+1 more

☕Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Simpatico

6 minbike· 17 min walk· 2 min drive
Locale Nutrition
6 minbike
truenorth
7 minbike
Boba House
7 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Rail House Grill & Billiards

8 minbike· 21 min walk· 3 min drive
The Side Pocket at Black River Billiards
8 minbike
Tommygun Tavern
4 mindrive
Lugar cómida
4 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Bikeable

Beechwood Park

10 minbike· 25 min walk· 4 min drive
Van Bragt Park
9 minbike
Howard B. Dunton Park
4 mindrive
Window on the Waterfront
5 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Naturescape

8 minbike· 22 min walk· 3 min drive
Beechwood Park Playground
10 minbike
Unnamed playground
10 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lake Macatawa

8 mindrive
Savannah Lake
10 mindrive
Sloan Pond
13 mindrive
Pigeon Lake
14 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Short drive

Unnamed beach

4 mindrive· 13 min bike
Riley Beach
10 mindrive
Tunnel Park Beach
10 mindrive
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Park Township Dog Park

7 mindrive
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
9 mindrive
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
9 mindrive
dog_park
9 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Timberwood Estates Area Trail

7 minwalk· 2 min bike· <1 min drive
Unnamed bike path
7 minwalk
⛵Boat Launches
Bikeable

Howard Dunton Park Launch

11 minbike· 5 min drive
Kollen Park Launch
7 mindrive
Lake Macatawa Launch
9 mindrive
Pigeon Lake Launch
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

gym

7 minbike· 20 min walk· 3 min drive
Elite Fitness Development
7 minbike
Pure Barre
8 minbike
F45 Training
5 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

136th & Elberdine

3 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
136th & Manufacturer's Drive
6 minwalk
James East of 136th
6 minwalk
136th South of James
7 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Walgreens

12 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
CVS Pharmacy
8 minbike
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Herrick District Library North Branch

9 minbike· 22 min walk· 3 min drive
Theil Research Center
6 mindrive
Herrick District Library
6 mindrive
Van Wylen Library
6 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Short walk

daycare

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
The Day Center of Evergreen
6 mindrive
Toddlerville
8 mindrive
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
8 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

Sperry's Moviehouse

5 mindrive· 14 min bike
AMC Star Holland 8
6 mindrive
Holland 7 Theater
8 mindrive
4.9
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 9 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 7/10

School District: West Ottawa Public School District

6West Ottawa High School CampusHigh · 09-12 · 2,196 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 2.4 mi
4Macatawa Bay Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 646 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.4 mi
3Woodside Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 459 students · 12:1 · Assigned · 1.2 mi

Crime in Essenburgs Sub 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 Essenburgs Sub home (around $325,250) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,191 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $2,191/mo$58,421
10% (+PMI)$2,522/mo$67,242
5% (+PMI)$2,633/mo$70,206

Estimates use a 6.65% 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.

Full Essenburgs Sub cost-of-living breakdown →

Local Government · area-wide

Holland Charter Township

616-396-2345Website

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

Water

Holland Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)

Township-owned distribution serving 12,900+ customers; water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan).

Sewer

Holland Charter Township

Township-owned wastewater collection, 13,600+ customers.

Trash

Holland Charter Township (free seasonal disposal) + resident haulers

Township offers free trash/yard-waste disposal Apr-Oct; regular curbside via private haulers.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~13.7¢/kWh

Regional IOU; inferred (Holland BPW serves city, not township).

Confirm by address
Natural Gasvaries by address

SEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy

Regional gas utility; inferred.

Confirm by address
Police

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office

Four full-time community policing deputies via Ottawa County Sheriff.

Fire

Holland Charter Township Fire Department

Township fire department.

Services for Holland Township · Source: hct.holland.mi.us

Utility, solar, and service details for Essenburgs Sub 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

Beechwood Park

0.9 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

🛒 Grocery(25)

Supermercado La Excelencia

Grocery Store

0.5 mimap

Holland Supermarket

Grocery Store

0.8 mimap

D&W Fresh Market

Grocery Store

0.8 mimap

+22 more within 5 miles

🍕 Restaurants(12)

James Street Inn Restaurant & Catering

Restaurant

0.2 mimap

Fusion Cuisine LLC

Restaurant

0.3 mimap

La Conchita

Restaurant

0.4 mimap

El Hurache

Restaurant

0.4 mimap

Taqueria El Huarache

Restaurant

0.4 mimap

+7 more within 5 miles

☕ Coffee(12)

Simpatico

Café

0.6 mimap

Locale Nutrition

Café

0.7 mimap

Starbucks Coffee Company

Café

0.8 mimap

+9 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(12)

Rail House Grill & Billiards

Bar

0.7 mimap

The Side Pocket at Black River Billiards

Bar

0.7 mimap

Lugar cómida

Bar

1.3 mimap

+9 more within 5 miles

🏫 Schools(30)

Rose Park Christian School
0.5 mimap

West Ottawa High School

School

1.0 mimap
Woodside School
1.2 mimap
Eagle Crest Charter Academy

School

2.1 mimap
Vanderbilt Charter Academy

School

2.1 mimap

+25 more within 5 miles

💪 Gyms(12)

Elite Fitness Development

Fitness Center

0.6 mimap

Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue

Fitness Center

0.7 mimap
Pure Barre

Fitness Center

0.8 mimap

+9 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(3)

Beechwood Park
0.9 mimap

Van Bragt Park

1.0 mimap
Howard B. Dunton Park
1.2 mimap

🐕 Dog Parks(5)

Park Township Dog Park

Dog Park

2.7 mimap

Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)

Dog Park

3.5 mimap
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)

Dog Park

3.6 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(4)

Timberwood Estates Area Trail

Bike Path

0.2 mimap

Pine Wood Lake Estates Area Trail

Bike Path

0.2 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

0.3 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

⛵ Boat Launches(3)

Howard Dunton Park Launch

Boat Launch

1.2 mimap
Kollen Park Launch

Boat Launch

2.0 mimap
Lake Macatawa Launch

Boat Launch

4.0 mimap

🚌 Transit(30)

136th & Elberdine

Transit Stop

0.1 mimap
136th North of James

Transit Stop

0.1 mimap
James East of 136th

Transit Stop

0.1 mimap

+27 more within 5 miles

💊 Pharmacies(4)

Walgreens

Pharmacy

0.4 mimap

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

0.9 mimap

Walgreens

Pharmacy

1.4 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

👶 Childcare(4)

Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.

Childcare Center

0.2 mimap
The Day Center of Evergreen

Childcare Center

2.1 mimap

Toddlerville

Childcare Center

3.0 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🏥 Hospitals(1)

Holland Hospital

Hospital

2.7 mimap

📚 Libraries(4)

Herrick District Library North Branch
0.9 mimap

Theil Research Center

1.8 mimap
Van Wylen Library
1.9 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

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Frequently asked about Essenburgs Sub

What do homes cost in Essenburgs Sub?
The median home value in Essenburgs Sub is about $325,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Essenburgs Sub?
Essenburgs Sub is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ottawa High School Campus (6/10).
Is Essenburgs Sub walkable?
Essenburgs Sub scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, sales, schools · Updated 8/23/2026
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Median in Essenburgs Sub

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,208/mo

$
$65,050
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,68876%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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