Hillcrest Subdivision

You'll want to catch this place on a late afternoon when the sun hits the tree-lined streets just right—there's something about the way the light lands on these modest homes that makes you understand why people stick around. Hillcrest is a 10-acre platted subdivision where lots average about a third of an acre, which means you get some actual yard without the sprawl, and homes run around $424K. The real bonus is what's literally around you: a playground sits right next door, six parks within a mile, and a grocery store just under a mile away. You can walk to a coffee shop or grab dinner in about 12 minutes, and there are something like 90 restaurants within a mile if you're not in the mood to cook. The Holland City School District handles schools, and if you need a quick beach day, Grand Haven is about 32 minutes away. Transit access is steps from your door, which doesn't hurt when you want to skip the drive.