West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of West Ottawa Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $336,000.
1 home for sale·Median $336K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 4.9/10
When you turn onto this stretch, you catch the quiet of tree-lined streets and the hum of people actually using the parks—kids on bikes, couples walking the network of paths that laces through the neighborhood. The area sits on the north side of Holland charter township, where ranch homes with decks and fenced yards anchor corner lots, many of them updated or move-in ready, and the character stays residential without pretense. Beechwood Park is a four-minute walk, one of four within a mile, and the bike path system here does real work—connecting you to trails and giving the whole place a sense of being woven together rather than scattered. Grocery stores, coffee shops, and restaurants are steps away; Lake Michigan is half an hour by car. West Ottawa Public School District serves the area, and Howard Dunton Park's boat launch sits just half a mile out, so if you're drawn to water access without the waterfront price tag, this is where the suburban calm and actual amenities meet.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.4 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 2 min walk
- Beechwood Park Trail: 2 min walk
Walkable for daily errands
- Unnamed bike_path: 2 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
$336K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,278/mo
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5 homes sold in West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Beechwood Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.4 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Holland Supermarket
+1 more
Beechwood Grill
+1 more
Boba House
+1 more
Tommygun Tavern
+1 more
Beechwood Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Macatawa
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Beechwood Corners
Park Township Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Howard Dunton Park Launch
Elite Fitness Development
+1 more
Howard & Jackson (Dunton Park)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Theil Research Center
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Median Sale Price
$336K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Beechwood Park
0.2 mi
Expected Rent
$1,500/mo
$1,400 – $1,625 · estimated range
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Crime in West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area 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 Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area home (around $335,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,260 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,260/mo | $60,262 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,601/mo | $69,361 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,716/mo | $72,419 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Who actually lends in West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Holland Charter Township
Source: hct.holland.mi.us · 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
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,416 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Holland Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township-owned distribution serving 12,900+ customers; water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan).
Holland Charter Township (free seasonal disposal) + resident haulers
Township offers free trash/yard-waste disposal Apr-Oct; regular curbside via private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred (Holland BPW serves city, not township).
Confirm by addressSEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
Four full-time community policing deputies via Ottawa County Sheriff.
Services for Holland Township · Source: hct.holland.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area 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(25)
Holland Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Excelencia
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Sluggo's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Restaurant
Dutch Brothers Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Holland Princess Dinner Cruises
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
Tommygun Tavern
Bar
Rail House Grill & Billiards
Bar
The Side Pocket at Black River Billiards
Bar
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 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(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ 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(4)
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Living in West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area: the details
Is West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area a good place to live?
West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area is a strong fit if you want green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, 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. Homes here typically sell for around $336,000.
What does it cost to live in West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area?
Homes in West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area sell for a median of about $336,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 5 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area
- What do homes cost in West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area?
- The median home value in West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area is about $335,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area?
- West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ottawa High School Campus (6/10).
- Is West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area walkable?
- West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
