East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area
Strong schools draw families here
Median $174K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 4.6/10
The stretch between East 8th and Chicago Drive sits on an elbow—a quiet byway where traffic stays light and deep lots back up to trees. Recent renovations here run toward small, move-in-ready homes with new furnaces, updated kitchens, and fenced yards built for privacy; a few retain their original hardwood floors under fresh paint. You're a 12-minute walk from Windmill Island Gardens and within eight parks across a mile, plus 216 restaurants and 72 grocers within a short radius—everything from a coffee shop four minutes away to a transit stop at your door. Grand Haven beach is 31 minutes out, and the boat launch at Howard Dunton Park runs just under two miles. Located in Holland charter township, the area sits near downtown without the density, close enough to walk into shops and restaurants but set back enough to breathe.
Why people love it here
Walkable for daily errands
- Chicago Drive & Spruce: 3 min walk
- 9 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 6 min bike
- East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area Trail: 6 min bike
$174K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,181/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Holland City School District
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Chicago Drive BP
Russ's
+1 more
truenorth
Skile’s Tavern
+1 more
Unnamed park
Smallenburg Park Playground
Savannah Lake
Unnamed beach
Window on the Waterfront
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Kollen Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Chicago Drive & Spruce
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Van Wylen Library
+1 more
Toddlerville
Sperry's Moviehouse
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Windmill Island Gardens
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Crime in East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound 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 East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area home (around $174,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $31k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,157 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,157/mo | $30,862 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,332/mo | $35,532 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,391/mo | $37,093 |
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
$281K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$595K
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
~$658/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,387 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 · ~10.3¢/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 East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound 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(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Russ's
Restaurant
Russ' Restaurants
Restaurant
Fast Food
Mr Kozaks II
Restaurant
Mr. Kozak's
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
Lucky Strike Holland
Bar
Skiles Tavern Inc
Bar
CraftCo Distillery & Social House
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Holland Heights School
Black River Public School
Apple Avenue School
Davenport University
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
MVP Athletic Club, Holland
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Corners Estates Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
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)
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area
- What do homes cost in East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area?
- The median home value in East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area is about $174,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area?
- East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area is served by Holland City School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holland High School (5/10).
- Is East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area walkable?
- East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
