Howards Add
Walkable with great nature access
Median $285K·Walkability 8.1/10·Schools 4.8/10
You know where to find Howards Add—right where Douglas Avenue meets West 11th Street, spread across 208 acres of lots that run around 1.5 acres each. Homes here hover near $529K, and the whole setup puts you steps from grocery runs, coffee, and dining that includes some 200-plus restaurants within a mile. Van Bragt Park is a five-minute walk if you want green space without a car, and transit stops are basically at your door. The West Ottawa Public School District covers the area, and if you're craving the lakeshore, Grand Haven beach is about a half hour away.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.8 mi
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 5 min walk
- Van Bragt Park Trail: 5 min walk
2.0 acre avg lots
- 82 homes
$285K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Howards Add
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,935/mo

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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Van Bragt Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.8 mi
Recent Sale Price
$285K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
82
Median Lot Size
0.49 ac
0.13 ac – 22.8 ac
Homeowner Rate
60%
Principal residence
Frequently asked about Howards Add
- What do homes cost in Howards Add?
- The median home value in Howards Add is about $285,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Howards Add housing market?
- no homes are listed in Howards Add right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Howards Add?
- Howards Add is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ottawa High School Campus (6/10).
- Is Howards Add walkable?
- Howards Add scores 8.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.