Howards Second Add
Solid value in a growing area
Median $297K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 4.9/10
...and what you'll find here is a sensible stretch of West Michigan where a 133-acre subdivision of brick and wood-sided ranches sits on modest lots—a third acre each, give or take—the kind of place where you're not far from anything that actually matters. Beechwood Park is an easy walk, and there's a transit stop practically at your doorstep, which is rarer than you'd think out here. The nearest coffee shop takes about six minutes on foot, and a restaurant is closer still; within a mile you're looking at 72 dining options and 60 grocery stores, so the usual errands don't require much planning. Homes run around $456K, and you're under 30 minutes from the Grand Haven waterfront, or a little less than 40 to downtown Grand Rapids if that's where work takes you. The West Ottawa Public School District serves the area, and the whole subdivision is simply functional and lived-in—no fuss, no mythology.
Why people love it here
$297K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Very walkable
- Unnamed bike_path: 2 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 2 min walk
- West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area Trail: 2 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Howards Second Add
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,013/mo
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6 homes sold in Howards Second Add this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$297K
6 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
234
Median Lot Size
0.29 ac
0.20 ac – 1.8 ac
Homeowner Rate
88.3%
Principal residence
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Supermercado La Excelencia
+1 more
Taste of Asia
+1 more
Simpatico
+1 more
The Side Pocket at Black River Billiards
+1 more
Beechwood Park
+1 more
Beechwood Park Playground
Lake Macatawa
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Window on the Waterfront
Park Township Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Howard Dunton Park Launch
Elite Fitness Development
+1 more
136th South of James
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library North Branch
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Beechwood Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Crime in Howards Second 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 Second Add home (around $296,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,972 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,972/mo | $52,589 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,271/mo | $60,547 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,370/mo | $63,208 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$30K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$90K
Per listing
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
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,416 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Second 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)
Supermercado La Excelencia
Grocery Store
Holland Supermarket
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Taste of Asia
Restaurant
La Conchita
Restaurant
James Street Inn Restaurant & Catering
Restaurant
Taqueria El Huarache
Restaurant
El Hurache
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Rail House Grill & Billiards
Bar
The Side Pocket at Black River Billiards
Bar
Tommygun Tavern
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
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(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
West Lakewood Boulevard & North River Avenue Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 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
⚡ EV Charging(3)
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Howards Second Add
- What do homes cost in Howards Second Add?
- The median home value in Howards Second Add is about $296,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Howards Second Add housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Howards Second Add right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Howards Second Add?
- Howards Second Add is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ottawa High School Campus (6/10).
- Is Howards Second Add walkable?
- Howards Second Add scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.