Lake Forest Sub
Strong schools draw families here
Median $575K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 7.0/10
What people expect from a subdivision called Lake Forest Sub and what they actually get are two different things—there's no lake, and the forest is really just the wooded lots that anchor this thirteen-acre stretch in the Bay Meadows Area. The homes run around five hundred seventy-five thousand dollars on average, spread across about a third of an acre each. A coffee shop sits less than a mile away, and a restaurant follows shortly after, so you're not completely isolated despite the suburban feel. West Ottawa Public School District serves the area, and if you're counting the minutes, Grand Haven's beach is about twenty-nine minutes south when you need sand and water that actually exists.
Why people love it here
Lakewood Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- West Ottawa
- 3 rated schools in district
$575K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 8 min walk
- Albert C. Keppel Forest Preserve Trail: 8 min walk
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Median home price in Lake Forest Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,902/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Est. Home Value
$575K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
27
Median Lot Size
0.33 ac
0.31 ac – 0.62 ac
Homeowner Rate
85.2%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Tunnel Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
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
Albert K's Lakeside Cafe
Lolo's Bar & Grill
+1 more
Albert C. Keppel Forest Preserve
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Macatawa
Tunnel Park Beach
Legacy trail
Park Township Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Lake Macatawa Launch
Elite Fitness Development
Walgreens
Herrick District Library North Branch
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Lake Forest 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 →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 ~6,335 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Lake Forest 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.
🛒 Grocery(10)
Down the Hatch Party Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Caribbean Sunrise
Restaurant
The Quarterdeck Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Boxed up kitchen
Restaurant
Restaurant
windmill
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(17)
Lakewood School
Dragonflies Discovery Preschool
Lakeview Early Childhood Center
+12 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(6)
Timberline Acres West Area Trail
Bike Path
Albert C. Keppel Forest Preserve Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 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
📚 Libraries(3)
Theil Research Center
⚡ EV Charging(1)
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Lake Forest Sub
- What do homes cost in Lake Forest Sub?
- The median home value in Lake Forest Sub is about $574,700. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Lake Forest Sub?
- Lake Forest Sub is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakewood Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Lake Forest Sub walkable?
- Lake Forest Sub scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.