Sandys Sub No 1
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $474K·Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 4.3/10
The blocks here are compact—lots hover around a third of an acre, which means genuine proximity to neighbors without feeling cramped. Sandys Sub No 1 sits just off Ottawa Avenue and West 32nd Street, where a restaurant sits less than a mile away and you've got 54 of them within walking distance if you're willing to roam; a coffee shop is about nine minutes down the road, and groceries at 1.1 miles. DeGraaf Nature Center is a short walk, and four parks fall within a mile, so there's actual green space nearby. Transit access is right at your doorstep, which matters for getting around town without fussing with parking. Homes here run around $474K, and you're looking at the Holland City School District for schools. Lake Macatawa sits 1.6 miles out if you're craving water—and Grand Haven beach is about 38 minutes if you want sand and dunes for the day.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.5 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- DeGraaf Nature Center: 13 min walk
- 32nd Street Park: 6 min bike
West
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Holland City
- 2 rated schools in district
$474K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Sandys Sub No 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,218/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
DeGraaf Nature Center
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.5 mi
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Holland City School District
Est. Home Value
$474K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
32
Median Lot Size
0.30 ac
0.22 ac – 0.47 ac
Homeowner Rate
87.1%
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
Cottage Inn Pizza Holland
+1 more
Healthy Holland
+1 more
Tulip City Brewstillery
+1 more
DeGraaf Nature Center
Unnamed playground
Lake Macatawa
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 No 1 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 →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 No 1 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
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Tulip City Bar and Grill
Restaurant
China Kitchen
Restaurant
Cottage Inn Pizza Holland
Restaurant
Baja Grill
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 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(4)
+1 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
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
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 No 1
- What do homes cost in Sandys Sub No 1?
- The median home value in Sandys Sub No 1 is about $474,075. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Sandys Sub No 1?
- Sandys Sub No 1 is served by Holland City School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West (9/10).
- Is Sandys Sub No 1 walkable?
- Sandys Sub No 1 scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.