Placid Woods
Strong schools draw families here
Median $428K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 6.2/10
It's eight acres of condos laid out on third-acre lots—the kind of setup where you're not stacked on top of each other, but you're not ruling the block either. Homes here run around six hundred thirty-four thousand dollars. The whole thing sits in the Forest Park Sub Area, about eleven minutes from Grand Haven beach and closer to forty-five minutes from downtown Grand Rapids if you need the city. Hofma Park is a nine-minute walk away, and there are two parks within a mile, so there's outdoor space nearby without having to drive far.
Why people love it here
Peach Plains School
- Elementary — 1.7 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$428K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 6 min walk
- Forest Park Sub Area Trail: 7 min walk
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Median home price in Placid Woods
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,905/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$428K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
20
Complex Size
8.5 ac
20 units
Homeowner Rate
95%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hofma Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
+1 more
Wesco
+1 more
Hiway Inn
Hofma Park
+1 more
Hofma Park Playground
Connor Bayou
Unnamed beach
Pathway
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Placid Woods 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 Placid Woods home (around $427,975) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $76k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,847 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,847/mo | $75,909 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,277/mo | $87,395 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,421/mo | $91,236 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Haven Charter Township
Source: ghtmi.gov · 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
~$893/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,515 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Grand Haven Charter Township (Northwest Ottawa Water System)
Township water; sourced from NW Ottawa Water Treatment Plant.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: ghtmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Placid Woods 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(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(17)
Wesco
Restaurant
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Restaurant
Rock N Thai Cafe Grand Haven
Restaurant
American Dunes Golf Club
Restaurant
Stable Inn
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Bignell School
Peach Plains School
Grand Haven High School
School
Griffin School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Forest Park Sub Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(7)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+4 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Placid Woods
- What do homes cost in Placid Woods?
- The median home value in Placid Woods is about $427,975. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Placid Woods?
- Placid Woods is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Placid Woods walkable?
- Placid Woods scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.