Lakeshore Estates
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $525K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 8.0/10
You'll want to know upfront: it's about half an hour to Grand Haven beach from here. Lakeshore Estates spreads across 36 acres of West Michigan real estate, where each lot averages just under half an acre—enough breathing room without the sprawl—. A park sits an 8-minute walk away, and there are eight more within a mile if you're keeping count. Coffee and dinner are both close enough that you won't need to think twice, with a coffee shop and restaurant within an 8-minute walk, and a dozen more restaurants nearby. Grocery shopping means a short drive of about two miles. The West Ottawa Public School District serves the area. Tucked in the Bay Meadows Area, this subdivision has the feel of a place where space and convenience actually coexist—close enough to what you need, far enough from the noise.
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Why people love it here
Lakewood Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.9 mi away
- West Ottawa
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.8 mi
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Bay Meadows Area Trail: 2 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 2 min walk
$525K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Lakeshore Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,564/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.8 mi
Recent Sale Price
$525K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
64
Median Lot Size
0.43 ac
0.31 ac – 0.69 ac
Homeowner Rate
98.4%
Principal residence
Expected Rent
$1,625/mo
$1,425 – $1,825 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Down the Hatch Party Store
Chop Shop Primehouse
+1 more
Albert K's Lakeside Cafe
Lolo's Bar & Grill
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Lake Macatawa
Sunset Bluff Beach
Lake Michigan Avenue
Park Township Dog Park
Bay Meadows Area Trail
Lake Macatawa Launch
gym
CVS Pharmacy
Herrick District Library North Branch
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Lakeshore Estates 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 Lakeshore Estates home (around $525,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $94k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,536 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,536/mo | $94,300 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,070/mo | $108,538 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,250/mo | $113,323 |
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.
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
~$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 Township · Source: parktownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Lakeshore Estates 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(11)
Down the Hatch Party Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Caribbean Sunrise
Restaurant
Restaurant
The Quarterdeck Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Boxed up kitchen
Restaurant
windmill
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(19)
Lakewood School
Dragonflies Discovery Preschool
Lakeview Early Childhood Center
+14 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(4)
Bay Meadows Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Lakeshore Estates
- What do homes cost in Lakeshore Estates?
- The median home value in Lakeshore Estates is about $525,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lakeshore Estates housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Lakeshore Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lakeshore Estates?
- Lakeshore Estates is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakewood Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Lakeshore Estates walkable?
- Lakeshore Estates scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.