Ottawa Hills
Room to spread out, great value
Median $320K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 5.8/10
Why people love it here
28,532 sq ft avg lots
- 4 homes
Fremont High School
- High — 1.9 mi away
- Fremont
- 4 rated schools in district
$320K median
- 2 recent sales
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Ottawa Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,172/mo
Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.
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Recent Sale Price
$320K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
4
Median Lot Size
0.53 ac
0.47 ac – 1.1 ac
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Fremont Public School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Bill's Shop N Save
The Blind Squirrel Tavern
Redeemer Lutheran Christ Clearing Trail and Playground
+1 more
Playground in Gebben's Assessor's Plat
Third Lake
+1 more
Beach in Cottage Grove
Refuge MTB Trail
Dog Park in Ephraim Misner's Add.
Town and Country Path
Anytime Fitness
Walgreens
Fremont Area District Library
Fremont Cinemas
Crime in Ottawa Hills 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Ottawa Hills home (around $320,000) at today's 6.58% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,144 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,144/mo | $57,162 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,468/mo | $65,801 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,576/mo | $68,698 |
Estimates use a 6.58% 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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,335 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; private wells typical.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic typical.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Fremont Fire Department (contract)
Fremont FD covers City + parts of 5 surrounding townships incl. Dayton area.
Services for Dayton · Source: bsaonline.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Ottawa Hills 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
Branstrom Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(4)
Bill's Shop N Save
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Restaurant
Elsie's Ice Cream
Restaurant
Restaurant
Spanky's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
🏫 Schools(17)
Newaygo County Vocational School
Christian Junior High School
School
Waters School
Pine Street School
Pathfinder Elementary School
School
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Branstrom Park
Redeemer Lutheran Christ Clearing Trail and Playground
Arboretum Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
Town and Country Path
Bike Path
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
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Frequently asked about Ottawa Hills
- What do homes cost in Ottawa Hills?
- The median home value in Ottawa Hills is about $320,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ottawa Hills housing market?
- no homes are listed in Ottawa Hills right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ottawa Hills?
- Ottawa Hills is served by Fremont Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fremont High School (8/10).
- Is Ottawa Hills walkable?
- Ottawa Hills scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.