Waverly
Easy outdoor access
The quick answer
Waverly 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.
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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 Waverly
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,765/mo
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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
Recent Sale Price
$260K
1 recent sale
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Windmill Island Gardens
0.3 mi
Expected Rent
$1,350/mo
$1,225 – $1,450 · estimated range
Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Chicago Drive BP
+1 more
La Michoacana Homemade Ice Cream
+1 more
Joe 2 Go
Skiles Tavern Inc
Windmill Island Gardens
Savannah Lake
Unnamed beach
Window on the Waterfront
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Kollen Park Launch
Pure Barre
+1 more
Lakewood East of Douglas (Railside Center)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Van Wylen Library
+1 more
The Day Center of Evergreen
AMC Star Holland 8
Crime in Waverly 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 Waverly home (around $260,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,751 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,751/mo | $46,701 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,016/mo | $53,752 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,105/mo | $56,122 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$199K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Holland Charter Township
Source: hct.holland.mi.us · 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
~$913/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,387 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Holland Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township-owned distribution serving 12,900+ customers; water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan).
Holland Charter Township (free seasonal disposal) + resident haulers
Township offers free trash/yard-waste disposal Apr-Oct; regular curbside via private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred (Holland BPW serves city, not township).
Confirm by addressSEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
Four full-time community policing deputies via Ottawa County Sheriff.
Services for Holland Township · Source: hct.holland.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Waverly 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(27)
La Caribena Supermarket and Cantina
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Crazy Horse Steak House
Restaurant
Centenario
Restaurant
Taqueria Azteca
Restaurant
Tacos El Cuñado
Restaurant
La Michoacana Homemade Ice Cream
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
Dog Park
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
River Hills Sub Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 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
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
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Living in Waverly: the details
Is Waverly a good place to live?
Here is a data-based look at what living in Waverly is like. Day to day, 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 Waverly?
The median home value in Waverly is about $260,000. 1 home sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Waverly
- What do homes cost in Waverly?
- The median home value in Waverly is about $260,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Waverly housing market?
- no homes are listed in Waverly right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Waverly?
- Waverly is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ottawa High School Campus (6/10).
- Is Waverly walkable?
- Waverly scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
