West Olive
Surrounded by nature
Median $543K·Walkability 2.1/10·Schools 4.0/10
Lake Michigan stretches right along the western edge of this area, where Kirk Park's 68 acres deliver sand beaches, wooded dunes, and bluffs with views that justify the drive. The Lakeshore Trail—a 20-mile paved path—threads through, connecting to Grand Haven and Holland, and draws cyclists and runners year-round. Off-leash dog beach at the park's southern end has its own quiet following.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Pigeon Lake — 1.8 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- S. Berghorst Ridge Trail: 9 min drive
- Unnamed bike_path: 1 min drive
$543K median
- 22 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in West Olive
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,683/mo
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22 homes sold in West Olive this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Walkability
Limited
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
The Pipeline Underground Saloon
Hemlock Crossing
Unnamed playground
Spring Bayou
Unnamed beach
S. Berghorst Ridge Trail
Unnamed bike_path
Pigeon Lake Launch
Herrick District Library North Branch
Grand Haven 9
Crime in West Olive 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 Olive home (around $542,500) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $98k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,657 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,657/mo | $97,520 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,209/mo | $112,242 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,395/mo | $117,191 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
Who actually lends in West Olive, 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
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 West Olive 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(1)
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Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(10)
La Cenaduria de Maria
Restaurant
Stanton Junction Marathon
Restaurant
Pigeon Café
Fast Food
Beach House Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
The Pipeline Underground Saloon
Bar
Sandy Point Beach House
Restaurant
LiveGolf Studios at Macatawa Golf Club
Bar
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(3)
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
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Frequently asked about West Olive
- What do homes cost in West Olive?
- The median home value in West Olive is about $542,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the West Olive housing market?
- there are 10 homes for sale in West Olive right now, and 22 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve West Olive?
- West Olive is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ottawa High School Campus (6/10).
- Is West Olive walkable?
- West Olive scores 2.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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