I-196 Eastbound & West Central Avenue Area
Solid value in a growing area
3 homes for sale·Median $343K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 6.4/10
Out here, you're living in the thick of things without the thick feeling—condos with pond views, newer appliances, and decks overlooking manicured common areas, all within earshot of downtown's two-block Main Avenue where thirty-six restaurants and cafes sit waiting. The I-196 corridor keeps you connected; downtown Grand Rapids runs about thirty-two minutes down the road, and a transit stop waits just outside your door. Huizenga Park is a two-minute walk, one of six parks within a mile, so if you want to move without a car, the walking infrastructure is real—coffee shops ten minutes on foot, groceries at a mile and a half. Zeeland Public Schools anchors the district. The Royal Park development dominates the residential feel: end units and stand-alones, cathedral ceilings, fireplaces, the kind of condo-living amenities you'd expect from newer construction, plus that particular Zeeland thing where a small city somehow manages downtown restaurants steps away *and* open space, which most places fail at spectacularly.
Why people love it here
$343K median
- 13 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in I-196 Eastbound & West Central Avenue Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,329/mo
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13 homes sold in I-196 Eastbound & West Central Avenue Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Zeeland Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Burger King
+1 more
City on a Hill Café
Public
+1 more
Huizenga Park
+1 more
TimberTown
Savannah Lake
Hawthorne Natural Area Beach
Upper Macatawa Natural Area Scenic Overlook
Helder Park Dog Park
Huizenga Park Trail
Howard Dunton Park Launch
Snap Fitness
Centerstone Court (Compassionate Heart)
+1 more
Howard Miller Public Library
Toddlerville
AMC Star Holland 8
Crime in I-196 Eastbound & West Central Avenue Area 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 Zeeland.
Zeeland crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced I-196 Eastbound & West Central Avenue Area home (around $343,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,281 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,281/mo | $60,837 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,627/mo | $70,042 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,742/mo | $73,121 |
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
City of Zeeland
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Solar potential
~$552/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,327 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City BPW distribution; water purchased wholesale from City of Holland.
Resident-arranged hauler (Arrowaste, Republic, Waste Management, others)
City lists ~7 approved haulers; residents contract directly.
Ottawa County Environmental Health / private haulers
No city-sponsored recycling; county program or private haulers.
Zeeland MI (City of) · ~8.7¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility.
Confirm by addressServices for Zeeland · Source: cityofzeeland.com
Utility, solar, and service details for I-196 Eastbound & West Central Avenue Area 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Huizenga Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(21)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
+18 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Fast Food
Captain Sundae
Restaurant
The Farmhouse Restaurant in Zeeland
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
StrEATs Taco Kitchen
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
Dog Park
Helder Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
Frequently asked about I-196 Eastbound & West Central Avenue Area
- What do homes cost in I-196 Eastbound & West Central Avenue Area?
- The median home value in I-196 Eastbound & West Central Avenue Area is about $343,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the I-196 Eastbound & West Central Avenue Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in I-196 Eastbound & West Central Avenue Area right now, and 13 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve I-196 Eastbound & West Central Avenue Area?
- I-196 Eastbound & West Central Avenue Area is served by Zeeland Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zeeland East High School (7/10).
- Is I-196 Eastbound & West Central Avenue Area walkable?
- I-196 Eastbound & West Central Avenue Area scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
