Ventura Shores
Solid value in a growing area
Median $595K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 5.0/10
The moment you turn onto the tree-lined drive, you feel the breathing room—51 acres with lots averaging nearly an acre apiece, a rare pocket of actual land in West Michigan. Ranch homes in stone and siding anchor the community around a private pond, the kind of place where you can see the sky from your backyard without squinting between neighbor's roofs. It's about 15 minutes to Grand Haven's beach if you want sand and water, or 41 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city, but most days you're probably staying put on your own piece of ground.
Why people love it here
$595K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Stanton Junction Marathon: 8 min walk
- 3 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Ventura Shores
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,039/mo
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7 homes sold in Ventura Shores this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$595K
7 sales in last 12mo
Units
54
Complex Size
51.2 ac
54 units
Homeowner Rate
85.2%
Principal residence
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
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
Hiawatha Forest Open Space
Unnamed playground
Little Pigeon Creek
Unnamed beach
S. Berghorst Ridge Trail
US-31 Northbound & Croswell Street Area Trail
Pigeon Lake Launch
Grand Haven 9
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 $595,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $106k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,958 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,958/mo | $105,534 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,556/mo | $121,502 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,757/mo | $126,842 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Ventura Shores
Baumann Building site-condo community off Stanton St; only builder reachable.
Managed by Baumann Building, Inc. (developer)
Source: baumannbuilding.com · unconfirmed
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 · 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
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
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Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Stanton Junction Marathon
Restaurant
La Cenaduria de Maria
Restaurant
El Sombrero Mi Tierra
Restaurant
Pigeon Café
Fast Food
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
US-31 Northbound & Croswell Street Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Ventura Shores
- What do homes cost in Ventura Shores?
- The median home value in Ventura Shores is about $595,000. 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 7 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 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.