96th Avenue & East 16th Street Area
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1 home for sale·Median $650K·Walkability 3.4/10·Schools 6.8/10
...and out here you're looking at sprawling acreage—three, five acres, sometimes more—with homes that take their time to breathe, set back from the road with room for barns, outbuildings, or just the kind of space people mention when they're done explaining why they moved. The 31-minute drive to downtown Grand Rapids doesn't feel like a drag when you've got land like this; it's more a trade-off people make on purpose. Zeeland Public Schools covers the area, and within a mile you'll find a handful of restaurants and four parks, with Hawthorne Natural Area a five-minute walk away if you want to step outside without actually leaving. A grocery store sits about two miles down the road, and coffee shops cluster near the two-mile mark—close enough that the isolation never feels total. Homes here tend toward in-floor heat, stone fireplaces, and the kind of kitchen updates that suggest people plan to stay; horse farms and hobby acreage aren't unusual. It's the kind of place where the quiet is intentional, not accidental.
Why people love it here
$650K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in 96th Avenue & East 16th Street Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,413/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Zeeland Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Hardee's
+1 more
City on a Hill Café
Public
+1 more
Hawthorne Natural Area
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Savannah Lake
Hawthorne Natural Area Beach
River Trail
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
Kenowa Trail
Kollen Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Perry & Garden View Drive
+1 more
Howard Miller Public Library
Toddlerville
Holland 7 Theater
Crime in 96th Avenue & East 16th Street Area 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 96th Avenue & East 16th Street Area home (around $650,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $115k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,323 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,323/mo | $115,289 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,978/mo | $132,733 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,196/mo | $138,567 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$48K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$258K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Holland Charter Township
Source: hct.holland.mi.us · 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
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,386 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Holland Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township-owned distribution serving 12,900+ customers; water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan).
Holland Charter Township (free seasonal disposal) + resident haulers
Township offers free trash/yard-waste disposal Apr-Oct; regular curbside via private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred (Holland BPW serves city, not township).
Confirm by addressSEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
Four full-time community policing deputies via Ottawa County Sheriff.
Services for Holland · Source: hct.holland.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for 96th Avenue & East 16th Street Area 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
Hawthorne Natural Area
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Love's Travel Stop
Restaurant
Hardee's
Restaurant
Fast Food
Wrap Tek
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
MVP Athletic Club, Holland
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
Hawthorne Natural Area
Hawthorn Pond Natural Area
Park in Adams Street Area
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Corners Estates Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
Childcare Center
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
Frequently asked about 96th Avenue & East 16th Street Area
- What do homes cost in 96th Avenue & East 16th Street Area?
- The median home value in 96th Avenue & East 16th Street Area is about $650,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 96th Avenue & East 16th Street Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in 96th Avenue & East 16th Street Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 96th Avenue & East 16th Street Area?
- 96th Avenue & East 16th Street Area is served by Zeeland Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zeeland East High School (7/10).
- Is 96th Avenue & East 16th Street Area walkable?
- 96th Avenue & East 16th Street Area scores 3.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.