Olive Center
Solid value in a growing area
Median $453K·Walkability 0.7/10·Schools 4.4/10
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Why people love it here
$453K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Olive Center
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,075/mo
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5 homes sold in Olive Center this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 5/10
School District: Zeeland Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Pigeon Café
ReyRayz kustomz
Pigeon Creek Park
Unnamed playground
Spring Bayou
Windsnest Park Beach
Creek Loop
Helder Park Dog Park
US-31 Northbound & Croswell Street Area Trail
Robinson - Grand River Launch
120th & Greenly
Walgreens
Herrick District Library North Branch
AMC Star Holland 8
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 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $80k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,013 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,013/mo | $80,348 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,469/mo | $92,505 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,621/mo | $96,570 |
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.
Who actually lends in Olive Center, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
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
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
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
County sheriff; Ottawa County Fillmore complex/jail located in Olive Township.
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.
Nearest Park
Pigeon Creek Park
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
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Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Pigeon Café
Fast Food
The Soft Spot
Fast Food
Stromboli's Express
Restaurant
La Cenaduria de Maria
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
ReyRayz kustomz
Bar
The Pipeline Underground Saloon
Bar
Embassy Bar & Grill
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
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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