West Willow
Surrounded by nature
Median $660K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 7.3/10
You walk in expecting another suburban sprawl of identical roofs and manicured sameness, and instead you find 34 acres where the buildings actually breathe—condo homes on lots that average nearly half an acre each, which is the kind of space that makes a difference when you're standing in your own yard. The median home value sits around $967K, and what you're paying for isn't just square footage but actual room to exist between neighbors. Water Tower Park is a two-minute walk if the kids need to burn off energy, and Spring Lake is less than half a mile away—close enough that you don't plan an expedition just to get there. The West MI Academy of Arts and Academics school district serves the community, and there's a genuine density of grocery stores within two miles (twelve, if you're counting) so you're not hunting for basics. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 45 minutes away when you need it, but the nearer gravitational pull is toward Grand Haven's beach, which sits just over 9 minutes down the road—the kind of drive where you're actually there before you finish your coffee.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Spring Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Water Tower Park: 2 min walk
- West Highlands Area Trail: 10 min walk
$660K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in West Willow
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,481/mo
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4 homes sold in West Willow this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: West MI Academy of Arts and Academics
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Water Tower Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Spring Lake
0.4 mi
Median Sale Price
$660K
4 sales in last 12mo
Units
39
Complex Size
34.1 ac
39 units
Homeowner Rate
97.3%
Principal residence
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Leppinks
The Arboreal Inn
BIGGBY COFFEE
Stan's Bar
Water Tower Park
Rycenga Park Playground
Spring Lake
Unnamed beach
Indian Trail
dog_park
West Highlands Area Trail
Mill Point Park Launch
+1 more
Walgreens
Fruitport District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in West Willow 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 Willow home (around $660,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $117k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,390 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,390/mo | $117,063 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,054/mo | $134,775 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,276/mo | $140,699 |
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
~$888/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,479 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
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 Willow 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
The Arboreal Inn
Restaurant
Greek Tony's Pizza & Sub
Restaurant
Attwood's Kitchen and Drink
Restaurant
Rafters Rooftop Restaurant
Restaurant
Mia's Village Eats
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Spring Lake Country Club
Bar
Stan's Bar
Bar
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Holmes School
Fruitport Middle School
School
Edgewood Elementary School
School
Elliott School
Ferry School
+11 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Lakeside Trail
Bike Path
West Highlands Area Trail
Bike Path
168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
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💊 Pharmacies(5)
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🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(7)
Spring Lake Waterfront Parking
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Meijer Stores 232 Fruitport - Chargepoint
EV Charging
+2 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about West Willow
- What do homes cost in West Willow?
- The median home value in West Willow is about $660,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the West Willow housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in West Willow right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve West Willow?
- West Willow is served by West MI Academy of Arts and Academics. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
- Is West Willow walkable?
- West Willow scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.