White Birch Sub
Room to spread out, great value
Median $350K·Walkability 0.4/10·Schools 4.9/10
Birch trees line the road in, their white bark catching light against the darker maples—a quiet signature of this 33-acre subdivision where lots run to about 1.4 acres each, giving houses real breathing room without the isolation of true rural land. Homes here hover around $420K, pitched somewhere between suburban comfort and country living, and they're served by West Ottawa Public School District. The nearest grocery and restaurants sit about 2.4 miles away, close enough that a short drive lands you in town, while Port Sheldon Natural Area spreads across roughly 1.3 miles to the south if you want trees and trails without leaving the neighborhood entirely. Grand Haven's beaches are under 25 minutes out; downtown Grand Rapids runs about 44 minutes north—distances that feel less like hardship and more like useful geography, the kind that lets you choose whether you're heading toward the water or the city on any given weekend.
Why people love it here
1.4 acre avg lots
- 22 homes
Lakeshore Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.6 mi away
- West Ottawa
- 3 rated schools in district
$350K median
- 1 recent sale
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in White Birch Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,376/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Recent Sale Price
$350K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
22
Median Lot Size
0.96 ac
0.48 ac – 6.4 ac
Homeowner Rate
95.5%
Principal residence
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Thai Kafe Holland
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
LiveGolf Studios at Macatawa Golf Club
+1 more
Redlum Farm Preserve
Quincy Park Playground
Spring Bayou
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Legacy trail
Park Township Dog Park
136th Avenue & US-31 Area Trail
Pigeon Lake Launch
H3alth
+1 more
144th & Pine Creek
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library North Branch
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in White Birch Sub 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 White Birch Sub home (around $350,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,317 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,317/mo | $61,785 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,668/mo | $71,141 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,785/mo | $74,264 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — 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
~$892/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,510 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 White Birch Sub 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Port Sheldon Natural Area
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(12)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Supermercado Santa Fe
Grocery Store
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(19)
El Palacio
Restaurant
Thai Kafe Holland
Restaurant
Kelly's Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Peppino's Pizza
Restaurant
+14 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
LiveGolf Studios at Macatawa Golf Club
Bar
RedRock Grille
Bar
Sandy Point Beach House
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(10)
+5 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Journey of Hope Yoga
Fitness Center
H3alth
Fitness Center
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(8)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
136th Avenue & US-31 Area Trail
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about White Birch Sub
- What do homes cost in White Birch Sub?
- The median home value in White Birch Sub is about $350,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the White Birch Sub housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in White Birch Sub right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve White Birch Sub?
- White Birch Sub is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeshore Elementary School (8/10).
- Is White Birch Sub walkable?
- White Birch Sub scores 0.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.