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Olive Center

Solid value in a growing area

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $453K·Walkability 0.7/10·Schools 4.4/10

🏙️21 mito Downtown GR(~42 min drive)
🏞️13 mito Lake Michigan(~25 min drive)

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Why people love it here

💰Home Values

$453K median

  • 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Olive Center

Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,075/mo

$
$90,600
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,35176%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 5 rated schools nearby

Range: 4/10 to 5/10

School District: Zeeland Public Schools

7Zeeland West High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 976 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 6.4 mi
6Zeeland QuestElementary · K-08 · 147 students · 12:1 · Assigned · 7.1 mi
5Venture AcademyHigh · 09-12 · 82 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 6.4 mi
5Creekside Middle SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 604 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 7.0 mi
5Quincy Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 480 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 5.5 mi

Walkability

0.7

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.8
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
0.5
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

bp

6 mindrive
Meijer
10 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short drive

Pigeon Café

4 mindrive· 17 min bike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Short drive

ReyRayz kustomz

4 mindrive· 16 min bike
The Pipeline Underground Saloon
8 mindrive
Embassy Bar & Grill
9 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short drive

Pigeon Creek Park

3 mindrive· 18 min bike
🛝Playgrounds
Short drive

Unnamed playground

3 mindrive· 13 min bike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Spring Bayou

10 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Unnamed beach

14 mindrive
Windsnest Park Beach
14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Creek Loop

3 mindrive
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

dog_park

10 mindrive
Helder Park Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Quick drive

Unnamed bike_path

8 mindrive
US-31 Northbound & Croswell Street Area Trail
8 mindrive
⛵Boat Launches
Quick drive

Robinson - Grand River Launch

14 mindrive
Pigeon Lake Launch
13 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Quick drive

120th & Greenly

8 mindrive
Greenly West of 120th (Northpointe Apts)
8 mindrive
💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens

10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Herrick District Library North Branch

12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Star Holland 8

13 mindrive

Crime in Olive Center 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 Olive Center home (around $453,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $81k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,054 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $3,054/mo$81,431
10% (+PMI)$3,515/mo$93,724
5% (+PMI)$3,670/mo$97,858

Estimates use a 6.66% 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.

Full Olive Center cost-of-living breakdown →
Dominant StyleA-Frame
ConstructionAluminum Siding
RoofAsphalt
HeatingForced Air
Central Air100%
Fireplace25%
SewerSeptic Tank
WaterPrivate Water

Who actually lends in Olive Center, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.

Home purchases~30 loans · $6M

Loans to buy a home

Conventional 95%FHA 3%VA 2%

Most active lenders

121st Mortgage Corporation61%
2Lake Michigan Credit Union16%
3The Huntington National Bank4%
4The Dart Bank3%
5Old National Bank3%
Refinances~10 loans · $2M

Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage

Conventional 77%FHA 10%VA 13%

Most active lenders

1Lake Michigan Credit Union19%
2Consumers Credit Union13%
3The Huntington National Bank13%
4Rocket Mortgage, LLC10%
5United Bank of Michigan6%

Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.

Local Government · area-wide

Olive Township

616-786-9787Website

Source: olivetownship.org · 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

~$922/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,454 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Based on assessor parcel records

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic (individual)

Based on assessor parcel records

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged hauler

Residents contract private hauler.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh

Regional IOU; inferred.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy

Regional gas utility; inferred.

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Policeunconfirmed

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office

County sheriff; Ottawa County Fillmore complex/jail located in Olive Township.

Fireunconfirmed

Olive Township Fire Department

Township fire service.

Services for Olive · Source: olivetownship.org

Utility, solar, and service details for Olive Center 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(1)

bp

Grocery Store

4.0 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(7)

Pigeon Café

Fast Food

1.5 mimap
Subway

Fast Food

2.8 mimap

The Soft Spot

Fast Food

3.6 mimap

Stromboli's Express

Restaurant

3.8 mimap

La Cenaduria de Maria

Restaurant

4.0 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(5)

ReyRayz kustomz

Bar

2.1 mimap

The Pipeline Underground Saloon

Bar

4.0 mimap

Embassy Bar & Grill

Bar

4.4 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🏫 Schools(4)

Christian School

3.4 mimap
Ottawa Area Center School
4.1 mimap

Sheldon Woods School

4.1 mimap

Robart School

4.2 mimap

🌳 Parks(5)

Pigeon Creek Park
1.4 mimap

Unnamed park

1.6 mimap

Park

1.6 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(3)

US-31 Northbound & Croswell Street Area Trail

Bike Path

3.3 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

3.3 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

3.3 mimap
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Frequently asked about Olive Center

What do homes cost in Olive Center?
The median home value in Olive Center is about $453,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Olive Center housing market?
there is 1 home for sale in Olive Center right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Olive Center?
Olive Center is served by Zeeland Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zeeland West High School (7/10).
Is Olive Center walkable?
Olive Center scores 0.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Olive Center

Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,075/mo

$
$90,600
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,35176%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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