Markirk Sub
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $1.9M·Walkability 2.1/10·Schools 6.0/10
The quiet hum of the highway fades as you turn into Markirk Sub, where half-acre lots sit comfortably on twelve acres just west of Grand Rapids. Homes here run around $1.1M, and they're spaced to breathe—the kind of residential calm that comes from room and distance rather than forced design. A restaurant is a ten-minute walk away, and six more dot the surrounding mile, so you're not isolated from food or life, just set back from the noise of it. West Ottawa Public School District serves the area, while the Timberline Acres West Area provides the broader context of the surrounding region. VanBuren Street Dunes Open Space sits just a mile and a half off, and the drive to Grand Haven's beach runs just over twenty-five minutes when you need it—close enough to feel real without dominating your weekend.
Why people love it here
22,229 sq ft avg lots
- 17 homes
Lakeshore Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.9 mi away
- West Ottawa
- 3 rated schools in district
$1.9M median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Markirk Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$13,237/mo
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3 homes sold in Markirk Sub this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$1.9M
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
17
Median Lot Size
0.55 ac
0.27 ac – 0.87 ac
Homeowner Rate
82.4%
Principal residence
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Dining Hall
Bowerman Blueberries Farm Market
Lolo's Bar & Grill
VanBuren Street Dunes Open Space
Playground in Timberline Acres West Area
Sloan Pond
Beach in Timberline Acres West Area
Park Township Dog Park
Pigeon Lake Launch
144th & Pine Creek
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library North Branch
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Markirk 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 →To buy a median-priced Markirk Sub home (around $1,949,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $346k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $12,969 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $12,969/mo | $345,849 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $14,932/mo | $398,180 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $15,588/mo | $415,679 |
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.
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
~$875/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,385 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Markirk 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
VanBuren Street Dunes Open Space
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(4)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Supermercado Santa Fe
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Dining Hall
Restaurant
Port Sheldon Party Store
Restaurant
Beach House Pizza
Restaurant
Caribbean Sunrise
Restaurant
Boxed up kitchen
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
Sandy Point Beach House
Restaurant
LiveGolf Studios at Macatawa Golf Club
Bar
RedRock Grille
Bar
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Lakeshore Trail
Bike Path
Timberline Acres West Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(23)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+20 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Markirk Sub
- What do homes cost in Markirk Sub?
- The median home value in Markirk Sub is about $1,949,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Markirk Sub housing market?
- no homes are listed in Markirk Sub right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Markirk Sub?
- Markirk Sub is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeshore Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Markirk Sub walkable?
- Markirk Sub scores 2.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.