Park View Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $490K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 7.0/10
The gravel crunches under your tires as you turn in, and suddenly you're surrounded by mature trees on six carefully planned acres—the kind of quiet that feels intentional rather than accidental. Homes here run around $945K on lots averaging just over a third of an acre, which means you get some breathing room without the sprawl. Kuker-Van Til Nature Preserve is an eight-minute walk away, and nine parks sit within a mile, so there's no shortage of green space despite the density. A restaurant sits less than a mile down the road, and coffee is about a thirteen-minute walk if you're the type to make that trip. The West Ottawa Public School District serves the area, and Grand Haven beach is a reasonable thirty-minute drive when you need actual sand and water. Located in the Bay Meadows Area, it's the kind of subdivision where the trees were already here—you didn't plant them, which is the whole point.
Why people love it here
Lakewood Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- West Ottawa
- 3 rated schools in district
$490K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 3 min walk
- Bay Meadows Area Trail: 3 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Park View Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,327/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Median Sale Price
$490K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
12
Median Lot Size
0.39 ac
0.35 ac – 0.50 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Kuker-Van Til Nature Preserve
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Down the Hatch Party Store
Caribbean Sunrise
+1 more
Albert K's Lakeside Cafe
Lolo's Bar & Grill
+1 more
Albert C. Keppel Forest Preserve
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Macatawa
Tunnel Park Beach
Lake Michigan Avenue
Park Township Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Lake Macatawa Launch
Elite Fitness Development
Walgreens
Theil Research Center
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Park View Estates 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 Park View Estates home (around $490,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $87k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,259 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,259/mo | $86,910 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,752/mo | $100,061 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,917/mo | $104,458 |
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
~$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.
Services for Park · Source: parktownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Park View Estates 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(11)
Down the Hatch Party Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Caribbean Sunrise
Restaurant
The Quarterdeck Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Restaurant
Boxed up kitchen
Restaurant
windmill
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(18)
Lakewood School
Dragonflies Discovery Preschool
Lakeview Early Childhood Center
+13 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bay Meadows Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Park View Estates
- What do homes cost in Park View Estates?
- The median home value in Park View Estates is about $490,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Park View Estates?
- Park View Estates is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakewood Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Park View Estates walkable?
- Park View Estates scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.