Columbia Avenue & East 9th Street Area
Walkable and connected
2 homes for sale·Median $341K·Walkability 6.7/10·Schools 4.6/10
Homes in this neighborhood span from Victorian-era brick to turn-of-the-century wood-frame, most sitting on deep lots with good bones and room to expand—the kind of place where a 1893 house still has its original character and a 1847 parsonage became someone's forever home for sixty years. You're steps from downtown, where 216 restaurants cluster within a mile (most of them aren't chains—taquerias, breweries, coffee spots, and family-run bistros line the blocks), and the grocery is just a walk away. Transit's right there too, which matters less than it sounds because Grand Haven beach is only about 33 minutes by car when you need salt air. What really seals it: The Pine Grove park is literally adjacent, and there are fourteen parks within a mile, so you're never far from green space. The neighborhood sits in the historic heart of Holland, close enough to Hope College and downtown attractions that you feel plugged in without feeling cramped—hardwood floors and enclosed porches, quiet blocks, the whole setup feels like the city actually planned it this way, not like it happened by accident.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Kletz Market: 2 min walk
- 18 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 70 parks within 1 mile
- The Pine Grove: 2 min walk
- Windmill Island Gardens Trail: 13 min walk
$341K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Columbia Avenue & East 9th Street Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,315/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Mi Favorita
+1 more
Hope College Dining Office
Kletz Market
New Holland Brewing Company
The Pine Grove
Rosa Parks Green Playground
Lake Macatawa
Unnamed beach
Window on the Waterfront
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
+1 more
Windmill Island Gardens Trail
Kollen Park Launch
Pure Barre
College & 13th (Hope College/Friendship House)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Van Wylen Library
+1 more
The Day Center of Evergreen
Sperry's Moviehouse
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
The Pine Grove
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
70
within 1 mile
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Black River Public School
Crime in Columbia Avenue & East 9th 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 Holland.
Holland crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Columbia Avenue & East 9th Street Area home (around $341,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,268 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,268/mo | $60,482 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,611/mo | $69,634 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,726/mo | $72,694 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$260K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$130K
Median
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
~$668/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,490 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 · ~10.3¢/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 Columbia Avenue & East 9th 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.
🛒 Grocery(25)
Grocery Store
Supermarket Rosie
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Reina
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Hope College Dining Office
Restaurant
Restaurant
Old World Deli and Dutch Fatballs
Restaurant
The City Delicatessen
Fast Food
Butch's Culinary Wine Tours
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Black River Public School
Holland Language Academy
Apple Avenue School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
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)
Windmill Island Gardens Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
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
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
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 Columbia Avenue & East 9th Street Area
- What do homes cost in Columbia Avenue & East 9th Street Area?
- The median home value in Columbia Avenue & East 9th Street Area is about $341,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Columbia Avenue & East 9th Street Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Columbia Avenue & East 9th Street Area right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Columbia Avenue & East 9th Street Area?
- Columbia Avenue & East 9th Street Area is served by Black River Public School. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holland High School (5/10).
- Is Columbia Avenue & East 9th Street Area walkable?
- Columbia Avenue & East 9th Street Area scores 6.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.