Fairbanks Avenue & East 8th Street Area
Strong schools draw families here
Median $222K·Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 4.6/10
Out here, you're minutes from Hope College and the bustle of downtown Holland, but the streets themselves feel residential—tree-lined, with front porches and deep yards that give you room to breathe. Restaurants and coffee shops are steps away, and a grocery is a 3-minute walk, so daily errands don't require much planning. The neighborhood sits on the practical side of walkable: dining options abound within a mile (240+ across the area), transit stops are right there, and Smallenburg Park is a short stroll away—one of 11 parks within reach if you want to let the kids run or take the dog out. You're close enough to the action to catch the seasonal festivals and downtown energy, yet removed enough that your block stays calm. The lots tend toward spacious, often wooded, with room for decks and garages. A drive to Grand Haven beach takes about 32 minutes if you want a day trip; the boat launch at Howard Dunton Park is 1.5 miles if you're into the water. It's the kind of spot where convenience and quiet don't have to fight each other.
Why people love it here
Walkable for daily errands
- Fairbanks South of 11th (Hope Athletic Fields): 1 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Smallenburg Park: 4 min walk
- Cook Villages Quad: 5 min walk
$222K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Fairbanks Avenue & East 8th Street Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,504/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
Mi Favorita
Mr Kozaks II
+1 more
Kletz Market
Skile’s Tavern
+1 more
Smallenburg Park
+1 more
Smallenburg Park Playground
Savannah Lake
Unnamed beach
Window on the Waterfront
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
+1 more
Windmill Island Gardens Trail
Kollen Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Fairbanks South of 11th (Hope Athletic Fields)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Van Wylen Library
+1 more
The Day Center of Evergreen
Sperry's Moviehouse
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Smallenburg Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Crime in Fairbanks Avenue & East 8th Street 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 Holland.
Holland crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Fairbanks Avenue & East 8th Street Area home (around $221,590) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,474 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,474/mo | $39,303 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,697/mo | $45,250 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,771/mo | $47,238 |
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
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Solar potential
~$668/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,490 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 · ~10.3¢/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 Fairbanks Avenue & East 8th Street 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(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Mr. Kozak's
Restaurant
Mr Kozaks II
Restaurant
Russ's
Restaurant
Russ' Restaurants
Restaurant
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Black River Public School
Apple Avenue School
Holland Heights 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(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
Dog Park
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Windmill Island Gardens Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
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
Childcare Center
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
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 Fairbanks Avenue & East 8th Street Area
- What do homes cost in Fairbanks Avenue & East 8th Street Area?
- The median home value in Fairbanks Avenue & East 8th Street Area is about $221,590. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fairbanks Avenue & East 8th Street Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Fairbanks Avenue & East 8th Street 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 Fairbanks Avenue & East 8th Street Area?
- Fairbanks Avenue & East 8th Street Area is served by Holland City School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holland High School (5/10).
- Is Fairbanks Avenue & East 8th Street Area walkable?
- Fairbanks Avenue & East 8th Street Area scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
