West Highlands
Surrounded by nature
Median $330K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 7.3/10
West Highlands is a forty-six-acre subdivision where ranch homes sit on half-acre lots, the kind of scale that gives you real yard without demanding a riding mower. Stone and vinyl construction dominates, solid midcentury stuff that's held up well enough. You're about ten minutes from Grand Haven beach—close enough that the water feels like part of your weekend rhythm, not a destination—and forty-three minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city. Rycenga Park is a short walk, and Spring Lake sits just over a mile away if you want something even closer for an afternoon.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Spring Lake — 1.0 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- 168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area Trail: 7 min walk
- Rycenga Park: 4 min bike
$330K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
20,003 sq ft avg lots
- 53 homes
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Median home price in West Highlands
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,237/mo
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6 homes sold in West Highlands this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Fruitport Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Rycenga Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Spring Lake
1.0 mi
Median Sale Price
$330K
6 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
53
Median Lot Size
0.46 ac
0.33 ac – 0.80 ac
Homeowner Rate
94.3%
Principal residence
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Orchard Market
The Arboreal Inn
Stan's Bar
Rycenga Park
Rycenga Park Playground
+1 more
Beach in West Highlands Area
Segment 1 to 2
Shoreline Landing Dog Park
168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area Trail
Mill Point Park Launch
+1 more
Fruitport District Library
Cinema Carousel
Crime in West Highlands 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 West Highlands home (around $329,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,192 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,192/mo | $58,443 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,523/mo | $67,286 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,634/mo | $70,243 |
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
Spring Lake Township
Source: springlaketwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,463 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
Township-contracted curbside trash/recycling/yard waste hauler since Jan 1, 2023.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Spring Lake · Source: springlaketwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for West Highlands 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(7)
Grocery Store
Orchard Markets
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
The Arboreal Inn
Restaurant
Fast Food
Restaurant
Red Robin
Restaurant
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Spring Lake Country Club
Bar
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Bar
Stan's Bar
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(19)
Fruitport Middle School
School
Edgewood Elementary School
School
Faith School
Holmes School
Elliott School
+14 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Shoreline Landing Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area Trail
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+2 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(7)
EV Charging
EV Charging
Meijer Stores 232 Fruitport - Chargepoint
EV Charging
232 | Muskegon - Shell Recharge
EV Charging
Spring Lake Waterfront Parking
EV Charging
+2 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about West Highlands
- What do homes cost in West Highlands?
- The median home value in West Highlands is about $329,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the West Highlands housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in West Highlands right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve West Highlands?
- West Highlands is served by Fruitport Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
- Is West Highlands walkable?
- West Highlands scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.