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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

🏙️24 mito Downtown GR
🏞️20 mito Lake Michigan

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

🚶Walkability
55

Walkable for daily errands

  • Chicago Drive & Spruce: 3 min walk
  • 9 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

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
💰Home Values

$174K median

  • 2 recent sales
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Median home price in East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area

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4.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 7 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 9/10

School District: Holland City School District

5Holland High SchoolHigh · 08-12 · 962 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 2.3 mi
3Holland Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 583 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 1.1 mi

Walkability

5.5

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.4
🍽️Dining
7.4
🌳Nature
2.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Windmill Island Gardens

0.6 mi

Parks Nearby

40

within 1 mile

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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.

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