West Olive Beach Plat
Room to spread out, great value
Median $700K·Walkability 3.6/10·Schools 6.0/10
What might surprise you about West Olive Beach Plat is how much shoreline character you get in a 48-acre subdivision where the average lot runs 0.60 acres — there's real density here, but it doesn't feel cramped. Homes sit in the $1.2M range, and they're spread across land that sits just minutes from Zwemer Park on foot, with three other parks within a mile for good measure. The location does the heavy lifting: Grand Haven's beach is about 16 minutes away by car, which means lakeside living without the lakeside isolation. Downtown Grand Rapids lands around 46 minutes out, close enough for city access without the daily commute grinding you down. Kids attend schools through Grand Haven Area Public Schools, and while dining options cluster a few miles down the road, the real draw here is the land itself — 48 acres carved up so each home gets breathing room in a place that still reads as a neighborhood rather than a sprawl.
Why people love it here
26,153 sq ft avg lots
- 68 homes
Grand Haven High School
- High — 5.1 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Lakeshore Trail: 5 min walk
- Zwemer Park: 8 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in West Olive Beach Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,752/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$700K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
68
Median Lot Size
0.53 ac
2004 sq ft – 3.7 ac
Homeowner Rate
64.7%
Principal residence
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Zwemer Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Subway
Zwemer Park
Playground in Port Sheldon Street Area
Little Pigeon Creek
Windsnest Park Beach
+1 more
Trillium Ridge
Lakeshore Trail
Pigeon Lake Launch
Grand Haven 9
Crime in West Olive Beach Plat 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 Beach Plat home (around $700,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $124k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,656 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,656/mo | $124,157 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,360/mo | $142,944 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,596/mo | $149,226 |
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
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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,372 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well (limited township water in Tradewinds/The Corners via Ottawa County Road Commission)
Mostly private wells; Ottawa County Road Commission Public Utilities serves Tradewinds and The Corners developments.
Septic - individual (limited sewer in Tradewinds/The Corners via Ottawa County Road Commission)
Mostly individual septic; OCRC serves select developments.
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 Beach Plat 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.
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Beach House Pizza
Restaurant
Stanton Junction Marathon
Restaurant
La Cenaduria de Maria
Restaurant
El Sombrero Mi Tierra
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(3)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Lakeshore Trail
Bike Path
Lakeshore Trail
Bike Path
Port Sheldon Street Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about West Olive Beach Plat
- What do homes cost in West Olive Beach Plat?
- The median home value in West Olive Beach Plat is about $700,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the West Olive Beach Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in West Olive Beach Plat right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve West Olive Beach Plat?
- West Olive Beach Plat is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is West Olive Beach Plat walkable?
- West Olive Beach Plat scores 3.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.