South Macatawa Ridge
Solid value in a growing area
Median $865K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 6.6/10
What's surprising here is the space—you're getting one-and-a-half acres on average in a condo community, which means the townhomes and single-family homes sit far enough apart that you don't feel stacked. The fifty-one-acre development spreads across land that actually breathes, with mature trees and real distance between houses. A short drive puts you about thirty-two minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, so you're close enough to the city for work or dinner but far enough out that you're living on genuine land. The nearest grocery store sits about a mile and a quarter away, and there are eighteen within two miles if you want options—far enough that you're not hearing cart noise but close enough that running errands doesn't eat your afternoon.
Why people love it here
$865K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in South Macatawa Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,869/mo
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Median Sale Price
$865K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
38
Complex Size
50.8 ac
38 units
Homeowner Rate
97.3%
Principal residence
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Holland City School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
Hardee's
7 Brew Coffee
West Coast Grille
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Savannah Lake
Unnamed beach
River Trail
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
Unnamed bike_path
Kollen Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
16th West of Stratford
+1 more
Walgreens
Van Wylen Library
+1 more
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
Holland 7 Theater
Crime in South Macatawa Ridge 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 South Macatawa Ridge home (around $864,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $153k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,750 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,750/mo | $153,334 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,620/mo | $176,535 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,911/mo | $184,294 |
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
Holland Charter Township
Source: hct.holland.mi.us · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$922/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,455 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 · Source: hct.holland.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for South Macatawa Ridge 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Adams Street Landing
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
MVP Athletic Club, Holland
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
Dog Park
Helder Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Adams Street Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
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)
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
Childcare Center
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
Frequently asked about South Macatawa Ridge
- What do homes cost in South Macatawa Ridge?
- The median home value in South Macatawa Ridge is about $864,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve South Macatawa Ridge?
- South Macatawa Ridge is served by Holland City School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zeeland East High School (7/10).
- Is South Macatawa Ridge walkable?
- South Macatawa Ridge scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.