Southshore on Macatawa
Surrounded by nature
Median $550K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 4.3/10
So you've got a waterfront condo community on 11 acres where the nearest transit stop is a two-minute walk—which is the kind of detail most places don't bother mentioning because they're landlocked. The dining here is genuinely excellent, with 36 restaurants within a mile and a few steps away from your door, which means you're not pretending to love cooking on weeknights. Lake Macatawa is close enough that it shapes the character of the place without drowning it in boat traffic, and the Heinz Waterfront Walkway is a four-minute walk if you want actual water time. Homes here run around $550K, and you're in the Vanderbilt Charter Academy district. The grocery situation is solid—a mile away, with 36 stores within two miles if you want options—and that coffee shop is a reasonable 14-minute walk if you're willing to move your body in the morning.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.3 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Heinz Waterfront Walkway: 2 min walk
- Heinz Waterfront Walkway Trail: 3 min walk
$550K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Heinz Waterfront Walkway: 2 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Southshore on Macatawa
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,733/mo
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3 homes sold in Southshore on Macatawa this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Heinz Waterfront Walkway
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.3 mi
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
+1 more
Kollen Park
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
Homestead South of 16th (Heinz)
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library
The Day Center of Evergreen
Sperry's Moviehouse
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Crime in Southshore on Macatawa 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 Southshore on Macatawa home (around $549,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $98k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,658 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,658/mo | $97,534 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,211/mo | $112,292 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,396/mo | $117,227 |
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
City of Holland
Source: cityofholland.com · unconfirmed
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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 Southshore on Macatawa 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
Supermercado La Reina
Grocery Store
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(30)
Holland Language Academy
Holland High
School
Jefferson School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Elite Fitness Development
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 Southshore on Macatawa
- What do homes cost in Southshore on Macatawa?
- The median home value in Southshore on Macatawa is about $549,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Southshore on Macatawa housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Southshore on Macatawa right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Southshore on Macatawa?
- Southshore on Macatawa is served by Vanderbilt Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is West (9/10).
- Is Southshore on Macatawa walkable?
- Southshore on Macatawa scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.