Macatawa Shores
Surrounded by nature
Median $663K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.9/10
What catches most people off guard about Macatawa Shores is how much breathing room three acres actually give you—it never feels cramped, even though there's a restaurant just two minutes on foot and over a hundred more within walking distance. The community sits right along the Douglas Avenue and West 11th Street corridor, which means you're genuinely close to things without living on top of them. Howard B. Dunton Park is a seven-minute walk away, and there are seven parks total within a mile, so if you want to step outside and move around, the options are there. Thirty groceries are within two miles, and the nearest coffee shop is about fifteen minutes away—the kind of proximity that makes weekday mornings easier without feeling like you're living downtown.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.8 mi
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed beach: 0 min walk
- Douglas Avenue & West 11th Street Area Trail: 1 min walk
Very walkable
- Unnamed beach: 0 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
$663K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Macatawa Shores
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,498/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Howard B. Dunton Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.8 mi
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Holland Supermarket
+1 more
Beechwood Grill
+1 more
Boba House
+1 more
Tommygun Tavern
+1 more
Howard B. Dunton Park
+1 more
Howard B. Dunton Park Playground
Lake Macatawa
Unnamed beach
Heinz Waterfront Walkway
Park Township Dog Park
+1 more
Douglas Avenue & West 11th Street Area Trail
Howard Dunton Park Launch
Pure Barre
+1 more
Howard & Jackson (Dunton Park)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Theil Research Center
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Crime in Macatawa Shores 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 Macatawa Shores home (around $662,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $118k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,406 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,406/mo | $117,506 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,073/mo | $135,286 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,296/mo | $141,231 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Holland Charter Township
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
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,416 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Holland Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township-owned distribution serving 12,900+ customers; water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan).
Holland Charter Township (free seasonal disposal) + resident haulers
Township offers free trash/yard-waste disposal Apr-Oct; regular curbside via private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred (Holland BPW serves city, not township).
Confirm by addressSEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
Four full-time community policing deputies via Ottawa County Sheriff.
Services for Holland · Source: hct.holland.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Macatawa Shores 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(25)
Holland Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Excelencia
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
Dutch Brothers Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Sluggo's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Holland Princess Dinner Cruises
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Macatawa Shores
- What do homes cost in Macatawa Shores?
- The median home value in Macatawa Shores is about $662,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Macatawa Shores?
- Macatawa Shores is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Waukazoo Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Macatawa Shores walkable?
- Macatawa Shores scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.