Park Township
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
Park Township is a township, part of West Ottawa Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $499,000.
76 homes for sale·Median $499K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 5.9/10
So here's the thing about Park Township—you're basically living at the edge of one of Michigan's most-visited state parks, which means you've got 142 acres of sugar sand beaches, the iconic red lighthouse, and those West Michigan sunsets about as close as your morning coffee. The township itself sits on the west coast with access to both Lake Michigan and Lake Macataba, and the Ottawa County bike trail runs right through, connecting to over 25 miles of paved trails if you're into that. You'll find groceries and restaurants within steps, and the whole place has this rural vibe despite being a suburb of Grand Rapids—there's farmland and open space mixed in with established neighborhoods. West Ottawa Public School District serves the area, and whether you're heading to Grand Haven beach in half an hour or downtown Grand Rapids in under 45 minutes, you've got easy reach without feeling crowded. The real draw, though, is that the township was literally built around access to water and recreation; Holland State Park pulls between 1.5 and 2 million visitors a year, and you're living right there in it.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Lake Macatawa within walking distance
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 8 min walk
- Timberline Acres West Area Trail: 8 min walk
$111K median household income
- $499K median · 276 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Park Township
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,386/mo
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276 homes sold in Park Township this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Kuker-Van Til Nature Preserve
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
0.0 mi
Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Median Income
$111K
Household
Median Sale · Houses
$506K
228 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$451K
48 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,300/mo
$1,200 – $1,425 · estimated range
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Down the Hatch Party Store
Boxed up kitchen
+1 more
Bowerman Blueberries Farm Market
+1 more
Anchor Party Store
+1 more
Riley Trails
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Macatawa
Riley Beach
Legacy trail
Park Township Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Lake Macatawa Launch
Elite Fitness Development
+1 more
144th North of Butternut (Family Fare)
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library North Branch
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Most of Park Township is policed by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (518 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (146 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.001% of the population, roughly 1 in 100,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 518 |
| Aggravated assault | 146 |
| Burglary | 85 |
| Rape | 52 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 46 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Arson | 3 |
| Homicide | 1 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Park Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Park Township home (around $498,750) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $81k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,056 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Park Township household earns $111,450 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $704,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,056/mo | $81,485 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,563/mo | $95,010 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,733/mo | $99,556 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
7 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$48K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$145K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Park Township, 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.
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
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,462 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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.
Source: parktownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Park Township 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.
Median Income
$111K
Home Value (Census)
$365K
Expected Rent
$1,300/mo
$1,200 – $1,425 · estimated range
🛒 Grocery(17)
Down the Hatch Party Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+14 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Boxed up kitchen
Restaurant
The Quarterdeck Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Caribbean Sunrise
Restaurant
Restaurant
windmill
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(21)
Lakewood School
Dragonflies Discovery Preschool
Lakeview Early Childhood Center
+16 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Living in Park Township: the details
Is Park Township a good place to live?
Park Township suits buyers looking for green space nearby — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of West Ottawa Public School District. The going price is around $499,000.
What does it cost to live in Park Township?
Homes in Park Township sell for a median of about $499,000. There are 76 homes for sale here right now and 276 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Park Township
- What do homes cost in Park Township?
- The median home value in Park Township is about $498,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Park Township housing market?
- there are 76 homes for sale in Park Township right now, and 276 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Park Township?
- Park Township is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Waukazoo Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Park Township walkable?
- Park Township scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
