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Howards Second Add

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️25 mito Downtown GR
🏞️18 mito Lake Michigan
💰Home Values

$457K median

  • 6 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
61

Very walkable

  • West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area Trail: 2 min walk
  • 11 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 4 parks within 1 mile
  • West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area Trail: 2 min walk
  • West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area Trail: 5 min walk
🛝Walk to a playground
🚴Bike path access
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet residential area on Holland's desirable north side offers excellent access to both Lake Michigan beaches and Grand Rapids, making it popular with families seeking a relaxed lifestyle with convenient amenities. The neighborhood features well-established ranch-style homes on generous quarter-acre lots, many with finished basements and fenced backyards perfect for entertaining. With grocery stores and restaurants within walking distance, plus excellent transit connections, daily life flows smoothly here.

Residents enjoy easy access to Beechwood Park and several other green spaces within a mile, while Lake Macatawa provides additional recreational opportunities nearby. The area is served by West Ottawa Public School District, with some top-rated schools in the system. This location works particularly well for families wanting single-level living with room to grow, commuters seeking highway access, and anyone who values the blend of small-town Holland atmosphere with quick access to urban amenities.

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$335K

6 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

234

Median Lot Size

0.29 ac

0.20 ac – 6.4 ac

Homeowner Rate

84.2%

Principal residence

Walkability

6.1

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.2
🍽️Dining
5.1
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
6.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Holland Supermarket

7 minbike· 19 min walk· 4 min drive
D&W Fresh Market
8 minbike
Family Fare
6 mindrive
Walmart Supercenter
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

El Hurache

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Hog Wild
13 minwalk
Wendy's
13 minwalk
McDonald's
15 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Boba House

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 4 min drive
Joe 2 Go
10 minbike
FoxTail Coffee
7 mindrive
Lemonjello's
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Big Lake Brewing

6 mindrive· 15 min bike
Obstacle No. 1
8 mindrive
The Curragh
7 mindrive
New Holland Brewing Company
7 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Farmers Market

6 mindrive· 13 min bike
Plant Lab
8 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Beechwood Park

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Howard B. Dunton Park
9 minbike
Van Bragt Park
9 minbike
Stu Visser Trails
3 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Beechwood Park Playground

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Beechwood Park Playground
10 minwalk
Howard B. Dunton Park Playground
8 minbike
Howard B. Dunton Park Playground
9 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lake Macatawa

8 mindrive
Savannah Lake
14 mindrive
Sloan Pond
14 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Sunset Bluff Beach

10 mindrive
Tunnel Park Beach
10 mindrive
Idlewood Beach
9 mindrive
Riley Beach
15 mindrive

+1 more

🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Beechwood Corners

8 mindrive
Window on the Waterfront
8 mindrive
Window on the Waterfront
8 mindrive
Loop 4
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Park Township Dog Park

6 mindrive· 19 min bike
🚴Bike Paths
Easy walk

West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area Trail

2 minwalk· <1 min bike
West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area Trail
5 minwalk
Timberwood Estates Area Trail
6 minwalk
West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area Trail
6 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Lake Macatawa Launch

10 mindrive
Howard Dunton Park Launch
5 mindrive
Kollen Park Launch
7 mindrive
Pigeon Lake Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

The Links At Rolling Meadows

14 mindrive
West Ottawa Golf Course
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

Elite Fitness Development

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Pure Barre
7 minbike
Orangetheory Fitness
10 mindrive
Girlfriend's Fit Club
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

136th South of James

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
James East of Butternut (James Center)
9 minwalk
136th & Burke
9 minwalk
Butternut North of James (Leisure Estates)
10 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short walk

Walgreens

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
CVS Pharmacy
7 minbike
Walgreens
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Herrick District Library North Branch

6 mindrive· 13 min bike
Theil Research Center
7 mindrive
Herrick District Library
6 mindrive
Van Wylen Library
7 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

The Day Center of Evergreen

7 mindrive· 18 min bike
Toddlerville
10 mindrive
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Sperry's Moviehouse

6 mindrive
AMC Star Holland 8
9 mindrive
Holland 7 Theater
11 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Nearest Park

Beechwood Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

4

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Lake Macatawa

2.6 mi

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Data sources: schools, census · Updated 4/2/2026