Lake Area

Lake Macatawa

Great schools with outdoor access

Median $1.1M·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 5.3/10

🏡Top 7% lot size
🏙️29 mito Downtown GR
🏞️20 mito Lake Michigan

An exclusive waterfront community along Lake Macatawa's pristine shores, this area offers some of West Michigan's most coveted lakefront living. Properties here feature generous lot sizes averaging nearly half an acre, with many homes boasting 50 to over 200 feet of private lake frontage. The community combines luxury estates with comfortable cottage-style retreats, all positioned to capture stunning sunset views and easy access to Lake Michigan through the connecting channel.

Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Lake Macatawa within walking distance
  • 10 parks within 1 mile
  • Unnamed bike path: 11 min walk
  • Bay Meadows Area Trail: 11 min walk
💰Home Values

$1.1M median

  • 6 sales in last 12mo
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size1808acres
Homes on lake762parcels
Max depth40feet
Avg depth13feet
Public accessDestination lakePublic beachBoat launchFish: Flathead Catfish, Bluegill, Round Whitefish, Shorthead Redhorse…
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Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Community Park

0.7 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

5.3
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 10 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 9/10

School District: West Ottawa Public School District

7Waukazoo Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 454 students · 15:1 · Assigned · 1.6 mi
6West Ottawa High School CampusHigh · 09-12 · 2,196 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 3.8 mi
5Harbor Lights Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 817 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 4.3 mi
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Frequently asked about Lake Macatawa

What do homes cost in Lake Macatawa?
The median home value in Lake Macatawa is about $1,100,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Lake Macatawa housing market?
there are 15 homes for sale in Lake Macatawa right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Lake Macatawa?
Lake Macatawa is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Waukazoo Elementary School (7/10).
Is Lake Macatawa walkable?
Lake Macatawa scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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