James-West Sub
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $594K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 5.7/10
What catches people off guard about James-West Sub is how much breathing room you get on half-an-acre lots—this is a five-acre subdivision where the homes aren't stacked like a postage stamp collection. Homes here run around $594K, and you're looking at genuine land rather than a thin strip behind the house. The nearest coffee shop is just over a mile away, and a decent restaurant sits about 1.6 miles down the road, so you're not entirely removed from conveniences. Albert C. Keppel Forest Preserve is an eight-minute walk if you want to stretch your legs, and there are three parks within a mile. The trade-off: your grocery store is 3.2 miles out, so you're trading a bit of car time for space. Downtown Grand Rapids is under 45 minutes if you need it; the Grand Haven beach hits 28 minutes on a good drive. West Ottawa Public School District serves the area, and you're sitting within the broader Timberline Acres West Area framework—a quieter slice of the region that doesn't scream for attention but doesn't need to.
Why people love it here
30,148 sq ft avg lots
- 7 homes
Lakewood Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- West Ottawa
- 3 rated schools in district
$594K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in James-West Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,032/mo
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Est. Home Value
$594K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
7
Median Lot Size
0.73 ac
0.43 ac – 0.96 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Down the Hatch Party Store
Caribbean Sunrise
+1 more
Bowerman Blueberries Farm Market
+1 more
Lolo's Bar & Grill
+1 more
Albert C. Keppel Forest Preserve
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Macatawa
Tunnel Park Beach
+1 more
Legacy trail
Park Township Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Lake Macatawa Launch
Elite Fitness Development
+1 more
144th North of Butternut (Family Fare)
Walgreens
Herrick District Library North Branch
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in James-West 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.
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Solar potential
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,462 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 · Source: parktownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for James-West 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
Albert C. Keppel Forest Preserve
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(11)
Down the Hatch Party Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Caribbean Sunrise
Restaurant
The Quarterdeck Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Boxed up kitchen
Restaurant
Restaurant
Dining Hall
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
+11 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Timberline Acres West Area Trail
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(2)
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
⚡ EV Charging(1)
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
Frequently asked about James-West Sub
- What do homes cost in James-West Sub?
- The median home value in James-West Sub is about $593,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve James-West Sub?
- James-West Sub is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakewood Elementary School (9/10).
- Is James-West Sub walkable?
- James-West Sub scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.