East Meadows
Strong schools draw families here
Median $342K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 4.6/10
What catches people off guard about East Meadows is how much living happens in such a compact footprint—ten acres of residential calm with a park just a five-minute walk away and a grocery store close enough that errands don't feel like expeditions. The subdivision sits within the Hearthstone Estates Area, where a restaurant is a five-minute walk and over a hundred options sit within a mile, so you're not stuck with the same three dinner spots. Homes here run around $584K, and with the median lot size around a quarter-acre, there's room to breathe without sprawl. The Holland City School District serves the area, and a transit stop sits practically at your doorstep if you need it. Grand Haven's beaches are about half an hour away when you want to escape, but most days the local park and all those restaurants within walking distance feel like enough.
Why people love it here
$342K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Holland Heights Park: 5 min walk
- Unnamed park: 8 min walk
Walkable for daily errands
- Hope & 12th (Holland Heights School): 4 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in East Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,318/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Holland City School District
Median Sale Price
$342K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
30
Median Lot Size
0.25 ac
0.19 ac – 0.41 ac
Homeowner Rate
96.7%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
El Rancho
truenorth
The Office Bar & Grill
+1 more
Holland Heights Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Savannah Lake
Hawthorne Natural Area Beach
Swamp Trail
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Kollen Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Hope & 12th (Holland Heights School)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Van Wylen Library
+1 more
Toddlerville
Holland 7 Theater
Crime in East Meadows 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 Meadows home (around $341,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,271 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,271/mo | $60,571 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,615/mo | $69,736 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,730/mo | $72,801 |
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
~$922/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,455 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 East Meadows 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(6)
Fast Food
El Rancho
Restaurant
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Pizza Ranch
Restaurant
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
MVP Athletic Club, Holland
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+9 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)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area Trail
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(2)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about East Meadows
- What do homes cost in East Meadows?
- The median home value in East Meadows is about $341,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve East Meadows?
- East Meadows is served by Holland City School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holland Heights (6/10).
- Is East Meadows walkable?
- East Meadows scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.