River Avenue & West 9th Street Area
Walkable and connected
Median $288K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 4.6/10
Days here move to the rhythm of downtown—grocery runs, coffee breaks, and dinner happen on foot, all within a few blocks. The neighborhood clusters around a historic core where Victorian and Arts and Crafts homes line tree-filled streets, their original woodwork and high ceilings intact after careful updates by owners who seem to view preservation as a point of pride. Queen Anne porches, brick chimneys, and restored windows signal the era this stretch was built, mostly in the late 1800s and early 1900s. You're steps from over 200 restaurants and a public transit stop, with Centennial Park a three-minute walk away and 16 parks within a mile—the kind of density that means you rarely need a car for anything except distance. When you do drive, Grand Haven's beaches are about thirty-four minutes north. The nearest grocery sits practically at your doorstep, as does a coffee shop within four minutes. With 204 dining options in a one-mile radius, the real question isn't where to eat—it's which one calls you back.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- 12th West of South River (City Hall/Library): 1 min walk
- 36 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 80 parks within 1 mile
- Centennial Park: 4 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 9 min walk
$288K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in River Avenue & West 9th Street Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,952/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Supermarket Rosie
+1 more
PERSONAL CHEF SERVICE
+1 more
Stovetop Coffee Roasters - Holland
+1 more
Parrots Lounge
+1 more
Centennial Park
+1 more
Moran Park Playground
Lake Macatawa
Unnamed beach
Window on the Waterfront
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
Unnamed bike_path
Kollen Park Launch
Pure Barre
12th West of South River (City Hall/Library)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Herrick District Library
The Day Center of Evergreen
Sperry's Moviehouse
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Centennial Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
80
within 1 mile
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Crime in River Avenue & West 9th Street 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 Holland.
Holland crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced River Avenue & West 9th Street Area home (around $287,500) 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 $1,912 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,912/mo | $50,993 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,202/mo | $58,709 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,298/mo | $61,289 |
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 Holland
Source: cityofholland.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$668/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,490 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 River Avenue & West 9th Street 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.
🛒 Grocery(25)
Supermarket Rosie
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Reina
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Personal Chef Service
Restaurant
Tarriko Taqueria (Food Truck)
Restaurant
The Bird Feeder
Restaurant
Mr. You
Restaurant
Old World Deli and Dutch Fatballs
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Holland Language Academy
Black River Public School
Holland High
School
+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(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
Dog Park
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Pine Avenue & West 11th Street 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)
Childcare Center
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
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 River Avenue & West 9th Street Area
- What do homes cost in River Avenue & West 9th Street Area?
- The median home value in River Avenue & West 9th Street Area is about $287,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the River Avenue & West 9th Street Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in River Avenue & West 9th Street Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve River Avenue & West 9th Street Area?
- River Avenue & West 9th Street Area is served by Vanderbilt Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is West (9/10).
- Is River Avenue & West 9th Street Area walkable?
- River Avenue & West 9th Street Area scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.