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
- Van Bragt Park Trail: 5 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 5 min walk
2.0 acre avg lots
- 82 homes
$285K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
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
Holland Supermarket
+1 more
Phô Mekong
+1 more
Boba House
+1 more
The Side Pocket at Black River Billiards
+1 more
Howard B. Dunton Park
+1 more
Howard B. Dunton Park Playground
Lake Macatawa
Unnamed beach
Park Township Dog Park
+1 more
Van Bragt Park Trail
Howard Dunton Park Launch
Pure Barre
+1 more
Howard & Jackson (Dunton Park)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Theil Research Center
+1 more
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Based on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Crime in Howards Add 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Howards Add home (around $285,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,896 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,896/mo | $50,550 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,182/mo | $58,198 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,278/mo | $60,756 |
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
Holland Charter Township
Source: hct.holland.mi.us · unconfirmed
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
~$876/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,387 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 · ~13.7¢/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.
Services for Holland · Source: hct.holland.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Howards Add 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(25)
Holland Supermarket
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Excelencia
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Phô Mekong
Restaurant
Thai Pho Mekong
Restaurant
Holland Princess Dinner Cruises
Restaurant
Little Caesars
Fast Food
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
Rail House Grill & Billiards
Bar
The Side Pocket at Black River Billiards
Bar
Tommygun Tavern
Bar
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 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)
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
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
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
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.