Thornapple Ridge
Strong schools draw families here
Median $365K·Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 4.6/10
Daily life at Thornapple Ridge means you're rarely more than a few minutes from what you need — a grocery store sits about a 5-minute walk away, a restaurant roughly 4 minutes on foot, and the nearest transit stop is essentially at your doorstep. The community itself spreads across 7 acres with plenty of breathing room between units, so despite the convenience of nearby amenities, there's still a sense of land around you. Within a mile, you've got 90 restaurants and 36 grocery stores, which sounds like overkill until you realize it means no single night's dinner plan ever feels locked in. Prospect Park is a 14-minute walk if you want structured outdoor space, and there are five parks within a mile. Homes here run around $574K, and the Holland City School District serves the area. If you need to reach Grand Haven's beach, you're looking at about 33 minutes by car — close enough for a weekend that doesn't eat the whole day.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- 24th West of Hastings: 2 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
$365K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Prospect Park: 7 min bike
- Smallenburg Park: 7 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Thornapple Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,477/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Holland City School District
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aldi
Bob Evans
+1 more
Starbucks
Lucky Strike Holland
+1 more
Prospect Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Savannah Lake
Unnamed beach
Meadowlark Loop
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
Unnamed bike_path
Kollen Park Launch
Planet Fitness
24th West of Hastings
+1 more
Walgreens
Van Wylen Library
+1 more
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
Holland 7 Theater
Recent Sale Price
$365K
1 recent sale
Units
34
Complex Size
6.7 ac
34 units
Homeowner Rate
97.1%
Principal residence
Crime in Thornapple Ridge 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 Thornapple Ridge home (around $364,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,427 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,427/mo | $64,721 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,794/mo | $74,514 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,917/mo | $77,789 |
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
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
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 Thornapple Ridge 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Prospect Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
Shanghai Grill & Bar
Restaurant
Shanghai Grill & Kpot and Grand King
Restaurant
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Apple Avenue School
Black River Public School
Davenport University
Holland Heights 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
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 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)
Windmill Island Gardens Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
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)
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
Childcare Center
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Thornapple Ridge
- What do homes cost in Thornapple Ridge?
- The median home value in Thornapple Ridge is about $364,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Thornapple Ridge housing market?
- no homes are listed in Thornapple Ridge right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Thornapple Ridge?
- Thornapple Ridge is served by Holland City School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holland High School (5/10).
- Is Thornapple Ridge walkable?
- Thornapple Ridge scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.