Holland Township
Walkable with great nature access
The quick answer
Holland Township is a walkable township, part of Lighthouse Academy. Homes here typically sell for around $365,000.
111 homes for sale·Median $365K·Walkability 7.3/10·Schools 6.4/10
It's a sprawling suburb just outside Grand Rapids, where ranch homes sit on generous lots and the township spreads across nearly eighteen thousand acres of mixed residential, business, and industrial space. The area carries visible traces of its 19th-century roots—historic Reformed churches and brick buildings anchor the landscape—but today it reads as modern suburban, with a community center on James Street serving as a gathering point and an expanding network of bike paths threading through neighborhoods. You're about half an hour from Grand Haven's beaches and a similar drive from downtown Grand Rapids, so both are within reach without feeling like you live in either place. Homes here run around three hundred sixty-three thousand dollars, and the township's extensive parks system—Beechwood, Quincy, Dunton, Helder—gives residents open space without the density.
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Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.1 mi
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Willows Way: 4 min walk
- James Street & US-31 Northbound Area Trail: 5 min walk
$80K median household income
- $365K median · 365 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Holland Township
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,478/mo
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365 homes sold in Holland Township this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Zuidema Dredge Placement Facility
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.1 mi
Khmer Grocery Store
+1 more
Vieja Havana Grill
+1 more
Anna’s House
+1 more
Sharkee's Bar and Grill
+1 more
Riley Ridge Owners Association Private Park
+1 more
Helder Park Playground
Savannah Lake
Unnamed beach
Willows Way
dog_park
+1 more
James Street & US-31 Northbound Area Trail
Howard Dunton Park Launch
Snap Fitness
+1 more
120th South of Riley (Falcon Woods Apts)
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library North Branch
+1 more
daycare
AMC Star Holland 8
Median Income
$80K
Household
Median Sale · Houses
$375K
270 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$335K
95 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,600/mo
$1,475 – $1,725 · estimated range
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Lighthouse Academy
Most of Holland Township is policed by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (518 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (146 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.001% of the population, roughly 1 in 100,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 518 |
| Aggravated assault | 146 |
| Burglary | 85 |
| Rape | 52 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 46 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Arson | 3 |
| Homicide | 1 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Holland Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Holland Township home (around $365,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,231 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Holland Township household earns $80,389 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $508,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,231/mo | $59,497 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,602/mo | $69,395 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,727/mo | $72,722 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
32 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$53K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$204K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Holland Township, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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.
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
~$910/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,366 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Holland Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township-owned distribution serving 12,900+ customers; water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan).
Holland Charter Township (free seasonal disposal) + resident haulers
Township offers free trash/yard-waste disposal Apr-Oct; regular curbside via private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred (Holland BPW serves city, not township).
Confirm by addressSEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
Four full-time community policing deputies via Ottawa County Sheriff.
Source: hct.holland.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Holland Township 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.
Median Income
$80K
Home Value (Census)
$246K
Expected Rent
$1,600/mo
$1,475 – $1,725 · estimated range
🛒 Grocery(26)
bp
Grocery Store
Chicago Drive BP
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
New York Fried Chicken
Restaurant
Don Miguelito Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
F45 Training
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 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)
Zuidema Dredge Placement Facility Trail
Bike Path
East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
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
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
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
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Living in Holland Township: the details
Is Holland Township a good place to live?
If you're after a walkable setting and green space nearby, Holland Township is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, you can walk to groceries, cafés and parks for many everyday errands, though a car still helps for bigger trips. This township is part of Lighthouse Academy. Expect prices centered around $365,000.
What does it cost to live in Holland Township?
The typical home in Holland Township goes for around $365,000. There are 111 homes for sale here right now and 365 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Holland Township
- What do homes cost in Holland Township?
- The median home value in Holland Township is about $365,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Holland Township housing market?
- there are 111 homes for sale in Holland Township right now, and 365 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Holland Township?
- Holland Township is served by Lighthouse Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ottawa High School Campus (6/10).
- Is Holland Township walkable?
- Holland Township scores 7.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
