Parkwood Commons
Strong schools draw families here
Median $560K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 7.0/10
Parkwood Commons sits on the western edge of Bay Meadows Area, where the horizon opens into the kind of flat, tree-lined Michigan geography that feels both spacious and contained—close enough to Grand Haven beach to make a 30-minute drive worth it on a good Saturday, far enough out to actually have land around you. The subdivision's 47 acres break into half-acre lots where homes run around $826K, the kind of price point that suggests someone did the math on what matters: proximity without density, trees without isolation. There's a restaurant within walking distance and a half-dozen more within a mile, plus the Kuker-Van Til Nature Preserve a short walk away, which means you're not building your life around a car even if you're thinking in terms of acreage. West Ottawa Public School District serves the area, and on days when you need actual grocery shopping, the nearest market is about two and a half miles out.
Why people love it here
Lakewood Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- West Ottawa
- 3 rated schools in district
$560K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 9 min walk
- Bay Meadows Area Trail: 9 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Parkwood Commons
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,802/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
$560K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
95
Median Lot Size
0.36 ac
0.31 ac – 0.88 ac
Homeowner Rate
91.6%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Kuker-Van Til Nature Preserve
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
40
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
Herrick District Library North Branch
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Parkwood Commons 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 Parkwood Commons home (around $560,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $99k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,725 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,725/mo | $99,326 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,288/mo | $114,355 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,477/mo | $119,381 |
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 Parkwood Commons 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
Boxed up kitchen
Restaurant
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(3)
⛵ 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
⚡ EV Charging(1)
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Parkwood Commons
- What do homes cost in Parkwood Commons?
- The median home value in Parkwood Commons is about $560,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Parkwood Commons housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Parkwood Commons right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Parkwood Commons?
- Parkwood Commons is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakewood Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Parkwood Commons walkable?
- Parkwood Commons scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.