Riley Shores
Strong schools draw families here
Median $579K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 6.2/10
Riley Shores spreads across 16 acres on the west side, with lots running just over a quarter-acre each—the kind of breathing room that feels suburban without demanding a car for milk, since the nearest grocery is a short errand away and six restaurants sit within a mile. Homes here run around $579K, anchoring the subdivision in solid middle ground. The West Ottawa Public School District covers schools, while Riley Trails park sits about a mile out for weekend walks. Grand Haven's beaches are a 27-minute drive north when the weather breaks—close enough for a real outing, far enough that the place stays residential rather than resort. The best part: a coffee shop just under two miles away, and dinner within a 13-minute walk, which means you can actually live here without treating your car as a permanent second home.
Why people love it here
Lakeshore Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.5 mi away
- West Ottawa
- 3 rated schools in district
$579K median
- Assessor estimate
17,803 sq ft avg lots
- 33 homes
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Median home price in Riley Shores
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,932/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Est. Home Value
$579K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
33
Median Lot Size
0.34 ac
0.29 ac – 0.95 ac
Homeowner Rate
81.8%
Principal residence
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Itty Bitty Bar
Albert C. Keppel Forest Preserve
Tunnel Park Playground
Riley Beach
Timberline Acres West Area Trail
Lake Macatawa Launch
Journey of Hope Yoga
144th North of Butternut (Family Fare)
+1 more
Herrick District Library North Branch
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Riley Shores 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.
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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
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 Riley Shores 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
Riley Trails
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(7)
Down the Hatch Party Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Dining Hall
Restaurant
Caribbean Sunrise
Restaurant
Boxed up kitchen
Restaurant
The Quarterdeck Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(2)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Lakeshore Trail
Bike Path
Timberline Acres West Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about Riley Shores
- What do homes cost in Riley Shores?
- The median home value in Riley Shores is about $579,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Riley Shores?
- Riley Shores is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeshore Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Riley Shores walkable?
- Riley Shores scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.