Neighborhood

River Hills Sub Area

Easy outdoor access

1 home for sale·Median $260K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 4.7/10

🏙️24 mito Downtown GR
🏞️19 mito Lake Michigan

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

🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 35 parks within 1 mile
  • Windmill Island Gardens: 7 min walk
  • Window on the Waterfront: 7 min bike
💰Home Values

$260K median

  • 1 recent sale

Notable nearby

🛝Walk to a playground
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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

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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?
there is 1 home for sale 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.

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Data sources: listings, schools, census · Updated 6/21/2026