East Roosevelt Avenue & Case Karsten Drive Area
Convenient location
Median $293K·Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 6.4/10
Out here on the eastern edge of Zeeland, the blocks along Roosevelt and Case Karsten feel like you're living inside the city proper but with more breathing room—original brick homes from the early 1900s sit on deeper lots with actual yards, and the tree-lined streets curve gently enough that you forget you're still close to everything. Downtown's practically on your doorstep (restaurants, grocers, and coffee shops all within steps), yet there's a quieter, more residential texture the moment you turn onto the side streets. The neighborhood sits on a hill, which is why locals can see across to surrounding areas and why the whole thing drains well after rain. Zeeland Public Schools serves the area, and the schools themselves are just a short drive away. If you need Grand Rapids, it's about a half hour south; if you want the small-town rhythm of what's right here—the Howard Miller Library, rec center, and that specific Zeeland energy—you're already in it. Three parks cluster within a mile, Michigan Street Tot Lot is a 14-minute walk, and 54 restaurants within walking distance means you're rarely cooking unless you want to. The bones of these houses tell stories—original wood trim, wide porches, deep basements ready for whatever you envision—and the surrounding 543 acres of neighborhood absorbs enough people that you never feel crammed in.
Why people love it here
$293K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
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Median home price in East Roosevelt Avenue & Case Karsten Drive Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,989/mo
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Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Zeeland Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
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Pizza Hut
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Main Street Beanery
Tripelroot Brewery
Michigan Street Tot Lot
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Savannah Lake
Hawthorne Natural Area Beach
1.21 Mile Loop
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Howard Dunton Park Launch
Snap Fitness
East Roosevelt West of Centennial
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Walgreens
Howard Miller Public Library
Toddlerville
AMC Star Holland 8
Crime in East Roosevelt Avenue & Case Karsten Drive 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 Zeeland.
Zeeland crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced East Roosevelt Avenue & Case Karsten Drive Area home (around $293,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,949 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,949/mo | $51,969 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,244/mo | $59,832 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,342/mo | $62,462 |
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.
Who actually lends in East Roosevelt Avenue & Case Karsten Drive Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
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
City of Zeeland
Source: cityofzeeland.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
~$552/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,327 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City BPW distribution; water purchased wholesale from City of Holland.
Resident-arranged hauler (Arrowaste, Republic, Waste Management, others)
City lists ~7 approved haulers; residents contract directly.
Ottawa County Environmental Health / private haulers
No city-sponsored recycling; county program or private haulers.
Zeeland MI (City of) · ~8.7¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility.
Confirm by addressServices for Zeeland · Source: cityofzeeland.com
Utility, solar, and service details for East Roosevelt Avenue & Case Karsten Drive 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Michigan Street Tot Lot
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(15)
Family Fare
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Family Fare Supermarket
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Grocery Store
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🍕 Restaurants(13)
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Chinatown Chinese Restaurant
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Mex-Z-Thai Fusion Kitchen
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
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🍺 Bars(13)
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🏫 Schools(24)
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💪 Gyms(9)
Fitness Center
Fitness Together
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Country Corners Estates Area
Dog Park
Helder Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
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👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about East Roosevelt Avenue & Case Karsten Drive Area
- What do homes cost in East Roosevelt Avenue & Case Karsten Drive Area?
- The median home value in East Roosevelt Avenue & Case Karsten Drive Area is about $293,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the East Roosevelt Avenue & Case Karsten Drive Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in East Roosevelt Avenue & Case Karsten Drive Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve East Roosevelt Avenue & Case Karsten Drive Area?
- East Roosevelt Avenue & Case Karsten Drive Area is served by Zeeland Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Roosevelt Elementary School (7/10).
- Is East Roosevelt Avenue & Case Karsten Drive Area walkable?
- East Roosevelt Avenue & Case Karsten Drive Area scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
