South Shore Drive & Ottawa Avenue Area
Great schools with outdoor access
1 home for sale·Median $482K·Walkability 4.2/10·Schools 4.3/10
You'll want to mention upfront that you're basically steps from everything—Lake Macatawa's a mile or so out, and the whole neighborhood is laced with restaurants and shops within a few blocks. The real character, though, comes from the homes themselves: a lot of them sit on substantial lots with mature trees, some with lake views or that easy reach to the water, and the vibe feels more spacious than your typical city block. Hardwood floors, screened porches, and garages that actually fit cars show up in a lot of the older places here, and newer construction tends to respect that scale rather than cramming in townhouses. Heinz Waterfront Walkway is a seven-minute stroll, and you've got Kollen Park nearby for when you want an actual beach day without the drive out to Grand Haven. Transit, a grocery, coffee, and a couple hundred restaurants are all within arm's reach, but the neighborhood itself stays quiet enough that you're not hearing traffic constantly—just the fact that whenever you want to be around people and activity, it's there.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Lake Macatawa within walking distance
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Heinz Waterfront Walkway Trail: 5 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 5 min walk
West
- Elementary — 0.7 mi away
- Holland City
- 2 rated schools in district
$482K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in South Shore Drive & Ottawa Avenue Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,272/mo
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3 homes sold in South Shore Drive & Ottawa Avenue Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Heinz Waterfront Walkway
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
0.3 mi
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Holland City School District
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Supermarket Rosie
+1 more
Doebs Pizzeria
+1 more
The Biscuit
+1 more
Tulip City Brewstillery
DeGraaf Nature Center
Unnamed playground
Lake Macatawa
Unnamed beach
Heinz Waterfront Walkway
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
Heinz Waterfront Walkway Trail
Kollen Park Launch
Pure Barre
Diekema & 18th (Wildwood Creek)
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library
The Day Center of Evergreen
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in South Shore Drive & Ottawa Avenue Area 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 Holland.
Holland crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced South Shore Drive & Ottawa Avenue Area home (around $482,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $85k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,206 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,206/mo | $85,491 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,691/mo | $98,427 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,853/mo | $102,753 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$2.0M
Per building
Price Per Unit
$143K
Median
Who actually lends in South Shore Drive & Ottawa Avenue Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Holland
Source: cityofholland.com · 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
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,386 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Community-owned utility; water for city + parts of Park/Holland/Fillmore/Laketown twps
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Holland Board of Public Works · ~14.3¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility (also broadband)
Confirm by addressHolland Department of Public Safety (Police)
Consolidated public safety since 2010; PD at 89 W 8th St
Services for Holland · Source: hollandbpw.com
Utility, solar, and service details for South Shore Drive & Ottawa Avenue Area 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(25)
Supermarket Rosie
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Reina
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Fast Food
Margarita’s
Restaurant
Tulip City Bar and Grill
Restaurant
King's Cove Beer, Wine & Spirits
Restaurant
Spice Boys Food Truck
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Holland Language Academy
Holland High
School
Lakeview Early Childhood Center
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
DeGraaf Nature Center Trail
Bike Path
Heinz Waterfront Walkway Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
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)
Childcare Center
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about South Shore Drive & Ottawa Avenue Area
- What do homes cost in South Shore Drive & Ottawa Avenue Area?
- The median home value in South Shore Drive & Ottawa Avenue Area is about $482,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the South Shore Drive & Ottawa Avenue Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in South Shore Drive & Ottawa Avenue Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve South Shore Drive & Ottawa Avenue Area?
- South Shore Drive & Ottawa Avenue Area is served by Holland City School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West (9/10).
- Is South Shore Drive & Ottawa Avenue Area walkable?
- South Shore Drive & Ottawa Avenue Area scores 4.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.