Waterway Pines
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $420K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 5.5/10
Most people picture condos as urban—walkable, density, someone else handling the maintenance. Waterway Pines flips that. This 45-acre community in the Timberline Acres West Area sits where suburban spaciousness meets the convenience of shared upkeep, which means you're not writing checks to a roofer but you're also not confined to a postage stamp. The setup works: a grocery store is 1.8 miles away, and a coffee shop is a six-minute walk if you want one. Lake Macatawa lies just 1.8 miles south—close enough to visit, far enough that you're not listening to jet skis all summer. Cooper-Van Wieren Park is a 12-minute walk, and there are two more parks within a mile, so the land here actually functions. Homes run around $645K, and you're in the West Ottawa Public School District. Grand Haven beach—the actual destination, not a brochure phrase—sits about 30 minutes down the road if a Lake Michigan day feels urgent. The real detail: this is condos without the apology, built on acreage that actually breathes.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.5 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 10 min walk
- Legacy trail: 12 min walk
$420K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Waterway Pines
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,851/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cooper-Van Wieren Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.5 mi
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Median Sale Price
$420K
7 sales in last 12mo
Units
148
Complex Size
45.1 ac
148 units
Homeowner Rate
91.9%
Principal residence
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Down the Hatch Party Store
Boxed up kitchen
+1 more
Bowerman Blueberries Farm Market
+1 more
Itty Bitty Bar
Cooper-Van Wieren Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Macatawa
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Legacy trail
Park Township Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Lake Macatawa Launch
Elite Fitness Development
+1 more
Butternut & Felch (Church of Christ)
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library North Branch
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Waterway Pines 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 Waterway Pines home (around $419,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,793 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,793/mo | $74,477 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,215/mo | $85,746 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,357/mo | $89,514 |
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.
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
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,462 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Park Township (partly served via Holland Charter Township) / private well
Portions served by Holland Charter Twp water; rural areas on wells.
Park Township / Septic - individual
Partial sewer service; remaining areas on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler + township yard-waste sites
Curbside via private haulers; township provides yard-waste recycling locations.
SEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff E-Unit/community policing deputies funded by township millage, in partnership with Holland Twp.
Services for Park · Source: parktownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Waterway Pines 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(24)
Down the Hatch Party Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+21 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
Boxed up kitchen
Restaurant
The Quarterdeck Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Caribbean Sunrise
Restaurant
Restaurant
Thai Kafe
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(24)
+19 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bay Meadows Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 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(3)
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
⚡ EV Charging(3)
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Waterway Pines
- What do homes cost in Waterway Pines?
- The median home value in Waterway Pines is about $419,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Waterway Pines housing market?
- no homes are listed in Waterway Pines right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Waterway Pines?
- Waterway Pines is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Waukazoo Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Waterway Pines walkable?
- Waterway Pines scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.