River Hills Sub Area
Easy outdoor access
The quick answer
River Hills Sub Area is a neighborhood, part of West Ottawa Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $260,000.
Median $260K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 4.7/10
This stretch along the Black River and surrounding wetlands draws plenty of waterfront appeal—condos with river views, walk-out basements ready for finishing, and the kind of lot depth that lets you actually breathe. The neighborhood sits on 431 acres in Holland charter township, where a community center at James Street anchors things and bike paths thread through Beechwood, Quincy, Dunton, and Helder parks. Windmill Island Gardens is a six-minute walk away, and you're surrounded by 354 restaurants and 84 grocery stores within a couple of miles—most of them steps from your front door. A transit stop sits equally close, which matters when Grand Haven beach is a half-hour drive north. Homes here tend toward ranch-style condos and ranch homes with updated mechanics (new roofs, furnaces, air conditioning, insulated garages), plus decks overlooking the river or a quiet lot with real potential. The Black River Launch at Howard Dunton Park sits just over a mile away for anyone thinking about the water.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Windmill Island Gardens: 7 min walk
- Window on the Waterfront: 7 min bike
$260K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
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Median home price in River Hills Sub Area
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Windmill Island Gardens
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
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Living in River Hills Sub Area: the details
Is River Hills Sub Area a good place to live?
Here is what the numbers say about River Hills Sub Area as a place to live. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of West Ottawa Public School District. Expect prices centered around $260,000.
What does it cost to live in River Hills Sub Area?
The median home value in River Hills Sub Area is about $260,000. 1 home sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about River Hills Sub Area
- What do homes cost in River Hills Sub Area?
- The median home value in River Hills Sub Area is about $260,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the River Hills Sub Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in River Hills Sub Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve River Hills Sub Area?
- River Hills Sub Area is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ottawa High School Campus (6/10).
- Is River Hills Sub Area walkable?
- River Hills Sub Area scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.



