Sandys Sub
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $288K·Walkability 4.1/10·Schools 4.3/10
You've got a short commute to coffee—under a mile—and about forty restaurants within walking distance, which means you're never stuck eating the same thing twice. The subdivision itself is eighteen acres of modest lots, around half an acre each, with homes running about $443K, so you're getting real ground without the sprawl. Holland City School District covers the schools. There's a transit stop two minutes away if you need it, and DeGraaf Nature Center is close enough for a quick walk with the dog. What really seals it is the density of stuff around you—five parks within a mile, twenty-four grocers within two, all the amenities you'd want without feeling cramped. Grand Haven beach is under forty minutes away when you actually want to escape.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.4 mi
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- DeGraaf Nature Center: 11 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 6 min bike
West
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Holland City
- 2 rated schools in district
$288K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Sandys Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,956/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
DeGraaf Nature Center
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.4 mi
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Holland City School District
Median Sale Price
$288K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
31
Median Lot Size
0.50 ac
0.24 ac – 0.87 ac
Homeowner Rate
93.5%
Principal residence
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Supermercado La Reina
+1 more
Margarita’s
+1 more
Healthy Holland
+1 more
Tulip City Brewstillery
+1 more
DeGraaf Nature Center
Unnamed playground
Savannah Lake
Macatawa Park Beach
Heinz Waterfront Walkway
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
Unnamed bike path
Kollen Park Launch
gym
Plasman North of 32nd
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library
The Day Center of Evergreen
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Sandys Sub 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 Sandys Sub home (around $288,100) 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 $1,916 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,916/mo | $51,100 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,206/mo | $58,832 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,303/mo | $61,417 |
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
~$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 Sandys Sub 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 Reina
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Supermarket Rosie
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Tulip City Bar and Grill
Restaurant
Fast Food
Margarita’s
Restaurant
King's Cove Beer, Wine & Spirits
Restaurant
Spice Boys Food Truck
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+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
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
DeGraaf Nature Center 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 Sandys Sub
- What do homes cost in Sandys Sub?
- The median home value in Sandys Sub is about $288,100. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Sandys Sub?
- Sandys Sub is served by Holland City School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West (9/10).
- Is Sandys Sub walkable?
- Sandys Sub scores 4.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.