The Shores of West Olive
Strong schools draw families here
Median $2.3M·Walkability 2.3/10·Schools 6.8/10
What might surprise you about The Shores of West Olive is how much space feels genuinely private on just 12 acres—each condo sits on roughly two-thirds of an acre, so you're not looking at the density you'd expect in a development this close to Grand Haven beach, which is about 15 minutes away. The median home value hovers around $1.5M, and that scale matters: these aren't shoebox units. You've got room to breathe, actual land underfoot, and four parks within a mile if you want to step outside the property itself. Hiawatha Forest Open Space is a five-minute walk, which is genuinely convenient without feeling like you're living on top of amenities. Downtown Grand Rapids is roughly 45 minutes if you need the city, but the real draw here is the proximity to the lake and the quieter rhythm of the area. The nearest dining is about two miles away, so this isn't a walkable-to-dinner kind of spot—you're choosing this place for the breathing room, the view-friendly acreage, and the fact that you're in Grand Haven Area Public Schools territory without the congestion of closer-in communities.
Why people love it here
Grand Haven High School
- High — 4.2 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$2.3M median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Kirk Park: 11 min walk
- Hiawatha Forest Open Space: 6 min bike
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Median home price in The Shores of West Olive
Estimated Monthly Payment
$15,614/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$2.3M
Based on 3yr sales
Units
14
Complex Size
11.8 ac
14 units
Homeowner Rate
92.9%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hiawatha Forest Open Space
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Subway
Kirk Park
Windsnest Park Playground
Sloan Pond
Beach on Margaret Avenue
Trillium Ridge
Lakeshore Trail
Pigeon Lake Launch
Grand Haven 9
Crime in The Shores of West Olive 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 The Shores of West Olive home (around $2,300,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $408k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $15,298 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $15,298/mo | $407,945 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $17,613/mo | $469,672 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $18,387/mo | $490,313 |
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
Grand Haven Charter Township
Source: ghtmi.gov · 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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,372 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Grand Haven Charter Township (Northwest Ottawa Water System)
Township water; sourced from NW Ottawa Water Treatment Plant.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: ghtmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for The Shores of West Olive 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)
El Sombrero Mi Tierra
Restaurant
Stable Inn
Restaurant
Stanton Junction Marathon
Restaurant
La Cenaduria de Maria
Restaurant
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🏫 Schools(3)
🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about The Shores of West Olive
- What do homes cost in The Shores of West Olive?
- The median home value in The Shores of West Olive is about $2,300,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve The Shores of West Olive?
- The Shores of West Olive is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is The Shores of West Olive walkable?
- The Shores of West Olive scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.