Subdivision

Ross Sub

Great schools with outdoor access

Walkability 4.5/10·Schools 8.0/10

🏙️29 mito Downtown GR
🏞️19 mito Lake Michigan

Living in Ross Sub means your morning coffee is a 10-minute walk away, and you're surrounded by actual options—there are a dozen restaurants within a mile, from casual spots to proper sit-downs. The subdivision itself is small and compact, about an acre, which gives it a genuine neighborhood feel without feeling cramped. Lake Macatawa sits less than two miles out, and the public access point is just a 10-minute walk if you're in the mood for water. When school time comes around, you're in West Ottawa Public School District. Grocery shopping is about 2 miles away, and nine parks are within a mile of you—plenty of green space without having to drive. If you want to hit the beach at Grand Haven, plan on 31 minutes, which makes for an easy weekend trip but keeps things from feeling like you're living in a seasonal tourism zone. Homes here run around the mid-range for West Michigan, and you're close enough to walkable dining and coffee that daily life doesn't require a car for everything.

Why people love it here

🎓Schools
90

Lakewood Elementary School

  • Elementary — 1.1 mi away
  • West Ottawa
  • 3 rated schools in district
🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • Lake Macatawa — 1.9 mi
  • 45 parks within 1 mile
  • Unnamed bike_path: 2 min walk
  • Bay Meadows Area Trail: 3 min walk
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8.0
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 2 rated schools nearby

Range: 7/10 to 9/10

School District: West Ottawa Public School District

9Lakewood Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 296 students · 12:1 · Assigned · 1.1 mi
6West Ottawa High School CampusHigh · 09-12 · 2,196 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 3.9 mi
4Macatawa Bay Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 646 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 4.7 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Lake Macatawa Public Access

0.5 mi

Parks Nearby

45

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Lake Macatawa

1.9 mi

Walkability

4.5

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.9
🍽️Dining
6.1
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
0.0
💪Fitness
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

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Frequently asked about Ross Sub

What schools serve Ross Sub?
Ross Sub is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakewood Elementary School (9/10).
Is Ross Sub walkable?
Ross Sub scores 4.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: schools · Updated 6/21/2026