Ventura Shores
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Ventura Shores is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of West Ottawa Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $543,000.
6 homes for sale·Median $543K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 4.0/10
You're looking at a rural stretch where US-31 runs north and Croswell cuts through—open, spacious land with ranch homes scattered across generous lots, many sitting on private ponds or pond frontage. Stone and vinyl exteriors dot the landscape, and you're about a mile and a half from Hemlock Crossing park when you need it. The nearest restaurant sits a couple miles down the road, so you're not in a walkable hub; instead, you're in genuine countryside where you need a car and don't mind it. Grand Haven's beaches are about sixteen minutes south if you want sand and water, and downtown Grand Rapids is just over forty minutes away—close enough for a day trip without feeling urban sprawl creeping in.
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Why people love it here
$543K median
- 18 sales in last 12mo
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Same name, different focus — Ventura Shores is also covered as:
- Ventura Shores Condo — condo details
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Median home price in Ventura Shores
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,683/mo
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18 homes sold in Ventura Shores this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$543K
18 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Hemlock Crossing
1.3 mi
Expected Rent
$1,775/mo
$1,550 – $1,975 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Stanton Junction Marathon
+1 more
The Pipeline Underground Saloon
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Little Pigeon Creek
Unnamed beach
S. Berghorst Ridge Trail
Unnamed bike_path
Pigeon Lake Launch
Grand Haven 9
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Crime in Ventura Shores 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 Ventura Shores home (around $542,500) at today's 6.76% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $98k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,686 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,686/mo | $98,288 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,241/mo | $113,106 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,429/mo | $118,103 |
Estimates use a 6.76% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$91K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$100K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Port Sheldon Township
Source: portsheldontwp.org · 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
~$888/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,477 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Port Sheldon Township · Source: portsheldontwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Ventura Shores 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
Hemlock Crossing
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
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Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(10)
La Cenaduria de Maria
Restaurant
Stanton Junction Marathon
Restaurant
Pigeon Café
Fast Food
El Sombrero Mi Tierra
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(3)
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Red E
EV Charging
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Living in Ventura Shores: the details
Is Ventura Shores a good place to live?
Ventura Shores suits buyers looking for easy access to Lake Michigan — here is what the data shows. Day to day, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of West Ottawa Public School District. Expect prices centered around $543,000.
What does it cost to live in Ventura Shores?
The typical home in Ventura Shores goes for around $543,000. There are 6 homes for sale here right now and 18 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Ventura Shores
- What do homes cost in Ventura Shores?
- The median home value in Ventura Shores is about $542,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ventura Shores housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Ventura Shores right now, and 18 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ventura Shores?
- Ventura Shores is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ottawa High School Campus (6/10).
- Is Ventura Shores walkable?
- Ventura Shores scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
