West Olive and Port Sheldon sit right between Holland and Grand Haven, with Lake Michigan dunes, wooded lots and quiet township living. Buyers come here for beach access without the downtown crowds, larger lots, and some of the most private Lake Michigan frontage on the Lakeshore. Carini & Associates helps buyers and sellers across West Michigan price, market and negotiate with confidence.
Search West Olive Homes | What's My Home Worth?
Past 12 months | West Olive |
|---|---|
Homes sold | 100 |
Average sold price | About $616,000 |
Median sold price, Aug 2026 | $477,500 |
Average days on market | About 45 days |
Sale price vs. list price | About 98% |
Homes for sale, Aug 2026 | 21 |
Source: Flex MLS, residential sales with a West Olive address, September 2025 through August 2026. Averages weighted by monthly sales. Updated September 2026.
Lake Michigan and parks: Kirk Park and Hemlock Crossing are local favorites, along with Pigeon Lake and the dunes along the shoreline. Many homes sit a short walk or bike ride from the beach.
Homes: Everything from Lake Michigan dune homes and beach cottages to wooded acreage and newer builds, with more space per dollar than in town.
Schools: Depending on the address, homes fall in West Ottawa, Grand Haven or other nearby districts. We confirm the district for every home we show.
Getting around: Holland and Grand Haven are each about 15 to 20 minutes away via US-31, and Grand Rapids is about 40 minutes.
Great fit for: Buyers who want privacy, acreage or Lake Michigan frontage within easy reach of Holland and Grand Haven.
Thinking about selling your West Olive home? Get a personal price analysis from a local agent, not an algorithm. Get My Home Value
Over the past 12 months, homes with a West Olive address sold for an average of about $616,000. The median sold price in August 2026 was $477,500, based on Flex MLS data.
Yes. West Olive and Port Sheldon have long stretches of Lake Michigan shoreline, and homes here often offer more privacy and larger lots than in Holland or Grand Haven.
Request a free home valuation and we'll prepare a personal price analysis based on recent sales near you.
9,698 people live in West Olive, where the median age is 43 and the average individual income is $46,407. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around West Olive, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Pipeline Smokehouse & Bar, La Cenaduria de Maria, and Junction Pizza & Subs.
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| Dining · $$ | 0.56 miles | 45 reviews | 3.6/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.58 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.59 miles | 16 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.6 miles | 2 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.99 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.55 miles | 19 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.51 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.55 miles | 12 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.9 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.09 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.09 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 3.09 miles | 12 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.21 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 3.23 miles | 2 reviews | 1.5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 3.25 miles | 24 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.99 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.99 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.39 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.56 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.69 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.09 miles | 4 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
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West Olive has 3,468 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in West Olive do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 9,698 people call West Olive home. The population density is 386 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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