Drenthe
Solid value in a growing area
Median $360K·Walkability 3.8/10·Schools 6.0/10
When you roll through on Adams Street, the first thing you notice is the quiet—no strip malls, no noise, just agricultural land and the occasional historic church marking the landscape. This is a small unincorporated community rooted in Dutch settlement from the 1840s, part of Zeeland Charter Township, where wooded lots and country homes sit on dead-end streets and cul-de-sacs. The area has real depth: documented Reformed and Presbyterian church records dating to the 1800s, a documented wave of emigration from the Drenthe province in the Netherlands between 1845 and 1872, and local spots like American Char restaurant that anchor what's here.
Why people love it here
$360K median
- 9 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Drenthe
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,444/mo
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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
American Char
Ziggi's Coffee
Tripelroot Brewery
Drenthe Grove Park
Mud Lake
Unnamed beach
Upper Macatawa Natural Area Scenic Overlook
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
Unnamed bike_path
84th & Westpark Way
Howard Miller Public Library
Toddlerville
Holland 7 Theater
Crime in Drenthe 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 Drenthe home (around $360,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,427 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,427/mo | $64,714 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,793/mo | $74,483 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,916/mo | $77,768 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Who actually lends in Drenthe, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Zeeland Charter Township
Source: zeelandtwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$905/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,332 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
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Municipal sewer
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Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred (parts may be served by Zeeland BPW).
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Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Zeeland · Source: zeelandtwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Drenthe 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.
🍕 Restaurants(6)
American Char
Restaurant
Restaurant
MOO-ville West in Zeeland
Restaurant
Thai Avenue
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
School
West Drenthe School
Hawthorn School Number 2
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School
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🌳 Parks(4)
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🚴 Trails(4)
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🚌 Transit(30)
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Transit Stop
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🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(1)
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Frequently asked about Drenthe
- What do homes cost in Drenthe?
- The median home value in Drenthe is about $360,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Drenthe housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Drenthe right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Drenthe?
- Drenthe is served by Zeeland Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zeeland East High School (7/10).
- Is Drenthe walkable?
- Drenthe scores 3.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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