Central Ave Condos (Ottawa)
Walkable with great nature access
Median $480K·Walkability 7.0/10·Schools 4.6/10
Living out here means you're part of Holland, a Lake Michigan city where the economy runs on everything from manufacturing to tulip tourism—and the real anchor is a thriving downtown with character, not seasonal hype. The condos sit in a location that gives you genuine urban access without the sprawl: you're close enough to walk to shops and restaurants, but far enough from the tourist crush. What makes this stretch special is how it bridges two versions of the area at once—the working city and the destination city. If you're someone who wants actual walkability to local spots rather than a car dependency masked as "convenient," this is worth a serious look. The neighborhood itself is unpretentious; you'll find a real mix of people and businesses, which means the character stays grounded year-round rather than peaking during Tulip Time in May. With more than 155 miles of paved bike paths threaded through the city, getting around on two wheels is genuinely practical. The condo lifestyle here works because you're not paying for isolation—you're paying for proximity to a place that's actually got things to do, restaurants to try, and a downtown that functions as a real downtown, not a decorated afterthought.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park-rich area
- 65 parks within 1 mile
- Hallacy Park: 4 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 7 min walk
$480K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Central Ave Condos (Ottawa)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,259/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Holland City School District
Holland Supermarket
+1 more
1847 Lounge
Peachwave Frozen Yogurt & Gelato
Big Lake Brewing
Hallacy Park
Unnamed playground
Lake Macatawa
Unnamed beach
Window on the Waterfront
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Kollen Park Launch
Pure Barre
+1 more
7th East of River
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Theil Research Center
+1 more
The Day Center of Evergreen
Sperry's Moviehouse
Nearest Park
Hallacy Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
65
within 1 mile
Crime in Central Ave Condos (Ottawa) 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 Holland.
Holland crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Central Ave Condos (Ottawa) home (around $480,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $85k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,193 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,193/mo | $85,136 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,676/mo | $98,018 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,837/mo | $102,326 |
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
City of Holland
Source: cityofholland.com · 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
~$913/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,387 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Community-owned utility; water for city + parts of Park/Holland/Fillmore/Laketown twps
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Holland Board of Public Works · ~14.3¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility (also broadband)
Confirm by addressHolland Department of Public Safety (Police)
Consolidated public safety since 2010; PD at 89 W 8th St
Services for Holland · Source: hollandbpw.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Central Ave Condos (Ottawa) 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(25)
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Holland Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermarket Rosie
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
1847 Lounge
Restaurant
Fricano's Too
Restaurant
Fast Food
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Holland Language Academy
Black River Public School
Holland High
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
Dog Park
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Gdk Pocket Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Childcare Center
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Central Ave Condos (Ottawa)
- What do homes cost in Central Ave Condos (Ottawa)?
- The median home value in Central Ave Condos (Ottawa) is about $480,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Central Ave Condos (Ottawa) housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Central Ave Condos (Ottawa) right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Central Ave Condos (Ottawa)?
- Central Ave Condos (Ottawa) is served by Holland City School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holland High School (5/10).
- Is Central Ave Condos (Ottawa) walkable?
- Central Ave Condos (Ottawa) scores 7.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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