South Heights
Solid value in a growing area
Median $261K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 4.6/10
The rhythm here runs on foot traffic and transit proximity—a transit stop sits practically at your doorstep, and restaurants cluster so densely that dinner is often steps away rather than a drive. Prospect Park is a three-minute walk, one of eleven parks within a mile, so weekend plans don't require much planning. Homes here run around $379K on quarter-acre lots in a 4-acre platted subdivision served by Black River Public School.
Why people love it here
$261K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Daddio's: 2 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Prospect Park: 5 min walk
- Rosa Parks Green: 8 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in South Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,773/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$261K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
18
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
0.11 ac – 0.15 ac
Homeowner Rate
76.5%
Principal residence
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Mi Favorita
Daddio's
+1 more
truenorth
+1 more
Brew Merchant
+1 more
Prospect Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Savannah Lake
Unnamed beach
Window on the Waterfront
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
Unnamed bike path
Kollen Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Prospect North of 24th
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library
The Day Center of Evergreen
Sperry's Moviehouse
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Prospect Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Black River Public School
Crime in South Heights 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 South Heights home (around $261,100) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,737 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,737/mo | $46,311 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,999/mo | $53,318 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,087/mo | $55,661 |
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 South Heights 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)
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Reina
Grocery Store
Supermarket Rosie
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Daddio's
Restaurant
Daddio's Too
Restaurant
Petrino's Pizza
Restaurant
Paolo's Pizza
Restaurant
Tamales plus
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Black River Public School
Apple Avenue School
Maplewood School
South Side Christian School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
MVP Athletic Club, Holland
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(9)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Pine Avenue & West 11th Street Area Trail
Bike Path
+6 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 South Heights
- What do homes cost in South Heights?
- The median home value in South Heights is about $261,100. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the South Heights housing market?
- no homes are listed in South Heights right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve South Heights?
- South Heights is served by Black River Public School. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holland High School (5/10).
- Is South Heights walkable?
- South Heights scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.