Holland
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
Holland is a city, part of Holland City School District. Homes here typically sell for around $327,000.
21 homes for sale·Median $327K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 4.6/10
You wake up here and the first thing you notice is that things are actually close—your coffee shop, your grocery run, the park where you might walk the dog—all within steps, not a drive across town. The pace feels different too. Holland's got that small-city rhythm where you're not constantly fighting traffic, but you're also not in the middle of nowhere. Thirty miles north sits Grand Rapids if you need the bigger-city energy, and just ten miles west, you hit the Lake Michigan shore at Ottawa Beach. The character of the place is rooted in its history and what actually happens here: the Tulip Time Festival draws crowds each spring with five million blooms, the De Zwaan Windmill—an authentic Dutch windmill from 1761—sits as a working landmark, and yes, there's the Heinz pickle factory processing over a million pounds a day when the season kicks in. Downtown 8th Street has a thermal snow-melting system that can clear ice in sub-freezing weather, which tells you something about how this place thinks about itself. The restaurants here number in the dozens within a mile, so you're eating well without chain-restaurant monotony.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.1 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Maplewood Recreation Area: 12 min bike
- Michigan Avenue Park: 5 min drive
$327K median
- 98 sales in last 12mo
Explore Holland
Same name, different focus — Holland is also covered as:
- Holland City — city details
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Median home price in Holland
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,223/mo
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98 homes sold in Holland this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Maplewood Recreation Area
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.1 mi
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Holland City School District
Median Sale · Houses
$370K
49 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$275K
49 sales in last 12mo
Parcels
2,090
1562 residential
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Russ' Restaurant
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Brew Merchant
+1 more
Maplewood Recreation Area
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Savannah Lake
Unnamed beach
Meadowlark Loop
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
Adams Street Area Trail
Kollen Park Launch
gym
48th West of Lincoln (Candlelight Manor)
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library
The Day Center of Evergreen
Sperry's Moviehouse
To buy a median-priced Holland home (around $327,450) at today's 6.55% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,188 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,188/mo | $58,355 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,519/mo | $67,177 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,630/mo | $70,133 |
Estimates use a 6.55% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$106K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$300K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Holland, 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
~$927/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,490 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged hauler
Confirm hauler with city.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Natural gas via regional provider.
Confirm by addressSource: hollandbpw.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Holland 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(20)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Reina
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+17 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Maplewood School
South Side Christian School
Jefferson School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
MVP Athletic Club, Holland
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(11)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
DeGraaf Nature Center Trail
Bike Path
+8 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)
Childcare Center
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
Childcare Center
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
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Living in Holland: the details
Is Holland a good place to live?
If you're after green space nearby, Holland is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This city is part of Holland City School District. Expect prices centered around $327,000.
What does it cost to live in Holland?
Homes range from around $275,000 for condos to $370,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 21 homes for sale here right now and 98 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Holland
- What do homes cost in Holland?
- The median home value in Holland is about $327,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Holland housing market?
- there are 21 homes for sale in Holland right now, and 98 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Holland?
- Holland is served by Holland City School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holland Heights (6/10).
- Is Holland walkable?
- Holland scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
