River Trace
Surrounded by nature
Median $879K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 4.0/10
Sitting just off Port Sheldon Street, where the landscape opens up into something spacious and green, River Trace spreads across 164 acres of West Michigan terrain. Lots here average around 5 acres each—the kind of breathing room that makes you understand why someone chose a condo community in a rural-feeling place instead of clustering closer to town. The median home value sits around $1.6M, and you're looking at West Ottawa Public School District for schools. Spring Bayou is less than a mile away if you want to get on the water, and there's a park about three-quarters of a mile down the road for a quick outing. Grand Haven's beaches are roughly 22 minutes out, so the lake life is genuinely accessible without having to live right on top of it, and downtown Grand Rapids is about 45 minutes if you're heading that direction for work or dinner.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Pigeon Lake — 1.4 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Spring Bayou: 15 min walk
- Port Sheldon Street Area Trail: 5 min drive
$879K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in River Trace
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,967/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pigeon Lake
1.4 mi
Recent Sale Price
$879K
1 recent sale
Units
33
Complex Size
164.0 ac
33 units
Homeowner Rate
69.7%
Principal residence
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Port Sheldon Party Store
+1 more
Sandy Point Beach House
Port Sheldon Natural Area
Spring Bayou
Windsnest Park Beach
Trillium Ridge
Port Sheldon Street Area Trail
Pigeon Lake Launch
Crime in River Trace 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 River Trace home (around $879,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $156k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,846 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,846/mo | $155,906 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,731/mo | $179,496 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $7,027/mo | $187,385 |
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
Port Sheldon Township
Source: portsheldontwp.org · 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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,453 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well (limited township water in Tradewinds/The Corners via Ottawa County Road Commission)
Mostly private wells; Ottawa County Road Commission Public Utilities serves Tradewinds and The Corners developments.
Septic - individual (limited sewer in Tradewinds/The Corners via Ottawa County Road Commission)
Mostly individual septic; OCRC serves select developments.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Port Sheldon · Source: portsheldontwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for River Trace 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.
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Beach House Pizza
Restaurant
Port Sheldon Party Store
Restaurant
La Cenaduria de Maria
Restaurant
Stanton Junction Marathon
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
Sandy Point Beach House
Restaurant
The Pipeline Underground Saloon
Bar
LiveGolf Studios at Macatawa Golf Club
Bar
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(3)
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Port Sheldon Street Area Trail
Bike Path
136th Avenue & US-31 Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(4)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about River Trace
- What do homes cost in River Trace?
- The median home value in River Trace is about $879,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the River Trace housing market?
- no homes are listed in River Trace 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 Trace?
- River Trace is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ottawa High School Campus (6/10).
- Is River Trace walkable?
- River Trace scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.