Montello Park
Space and nature
The quick answer
Montello Park is a partly walkable neighborhood. Homes here typically sell for around $289,000.
Median $289K·Walkability 4.9/10·Schools 4.6/10
You're probably drawn here by the brick bungalows and early 1900s ranch homes that line streets without curbs—small, tightly spaced places built when workers walked to the Kraft Heinz factory that still operates on the western edge, its presence as much a part of the air as the neighborhood itself. The homes are modest, many under a thousand square feet, and many have been updated: new kitchens with real counterspace, hardwood floors uncovered and refinished, attached garages added where there's room. Fenced yards are deep enough for an actual garden. A grocery is a 12-minute walk; restaurants—taquerias, pizza joints, local spots—sit three minutes away on foot. The commercial strip along Westshore Village keeps most daily needs close. What makes this stretch genuinely feel different is how much green surrounds it: DeGraaf Nature Center is a two-minute walk, offering cross-country skiing and snowshoeing through 18 acres; Lake Macatawa sits just over a mile out, reachable via the Heinz Waterfront Walkway, and Kollen Park on the water is accessible from there. Transit stops are steps away. You'll find community organizations actively here—3Sixty coordinates neighborhood cleanups and events, and local nonprofits run programs throughout. The local businesses and food along the corridor give the area its everyday energy. Drive to Grand Haven beach in under 40 minutes if you want a day trip.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.1 mi
- 63 parks within 1 mile
- DeGraaf Nature Center: 9 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 13 min walk
22,111 sq ft avg lots
- 57 homes
$289K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Montello Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,960/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
DeGraaf Nature Center
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
63
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.1 mi
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Supermercado La Reina
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Tulip City Bar and Grill
The Biscuit
Tulip City Brewstillery
Plant Lab
DeGraaf Nature Center
Unnamed playground
Unnamed beach
Heinz Waterfront Walkway
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
Unnamed bike_path
Kollen Park Launch
The Links At Rolling Meadows
Pure Barre
24th & Diekema (West School)
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library
The Day Center of Evergreen
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Montello Park 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 Holland.
Holland crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Montello Park home (around $288,750) at today's 6.55% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,930 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,930/mo | $51,458 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,221/mo | $59,238 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,319/mo | $61,844 |
Estimates use a 6.55% 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 Holland
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Solar potential
~$658/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,386 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Community-owned utility; water for city + parts of Park/Holland/Fillmore/Laketown twps
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Holland Board of Public Works · ~10.3¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility (also broadband)
Confirm by addressHolland Department of Public Safety (Police)
Consolidated public safety since 2010; PD at 89 W 8th St
Services for Holland · Source: hollandbpw.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Montello Park 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.
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Living in Montello Park: the details
Is Montello Park a good place to live?
Montello Park suits buyers looking for room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. The going price is around $289,000.
What does it cost to live in Montello Park?
Homes in Montello Park sell for a median of about $289,000. 8 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Montello Park
- What do homes cost in Montello Park?
- The median home value in Montello Park is about $288,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Montello Park housing market?
- no homes are listed in Montello Park right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- Is Montello Park walkable?
- Montello Park scores 4.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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