Vans Sub
Strong schools draw families here
Median $272K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 4.6/10
Vans Sub sits on 11 acres carved into lots averaging just a third of an acre each, which means you're living on a tight grid where a coffee shop is literally steps away and a full grocery run takes an 8-minute walk. Homes here run around $415K, and the subdivision feeds into Ottawa Area ISD schools. The trade-off is clear: density in exchange for convenience—126 restaurants within a mile, a transit stop at your doorstep, and Smallenburg Park a short walk over. It's the US-31 Southbound & East 16th Street Area part of town, which means you're a half-hour from Grand Haven beach if you want a weekend escape, but most days you're living in a place where everything you need is already here.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- 16th West of US 31 (Menard's): 3 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
$272K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Smallenburg Park: 11 min walk
- Swamp Trail: 3 min drive
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Median home price in Vans Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,843/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
Meijer
Culver's
Starbucks
Lucky Strike Holland
Smallenburg Park
Unnamed playground
Savannah Lake
Unnamed beach
Swamp Trail
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Kollen Park Launch
Planet Fitness
16th West of US 31 (Menard's)
+1 more
Walgreens
Van Wylen Library
+1 more
Toddlerville
Holland 7 Theater
Median Sale Price
$272K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
24
Median Lot Size
0.31 ac
0.23 ac – 0.63 ac
Homeowner Rate
70.8%
Principal residence
Crime in Vans 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 Vans Sub home (around $271,500) at today's 6.58% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,819 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,819/mo | $48,499 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,094/mo | $55,828 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,186/mo | $58,286 |
Estimates use a 6.58% 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
Holland Charter Township
Source: hct.holland.mi.us · 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
Holland Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township-owned distribution serving 12,900+ customers; water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan).
Holland Charter Township (free seasonal disposal) + resident haulers
Township offers free trash/yard-waste disposal Apr-Oct; regular curbside via private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~10.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred (Holland BPW serves city, not township).
Confirm by addressSEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
Four full-time community policing deputies via Ottawa County Sheriff.
Services for Holland · Source: hct.holland.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Vans 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Smallenburg Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Culver's
Fast Food
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Fast Food
The Wooden Shoe
Restaurant
Pizza Ranch
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Holland Heights School
Apple Avenue School
Davenport University
Black River Public School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
MVP Athletic Club, Holland
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 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)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area Trail
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)
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
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
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Frequently asked about Vans Sub
- What do homes cost in Vans Sub?
- The median home value in Vans Sub is about $271,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Vans Sub housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Vans Sub right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Vans Sub?
- Vans Sub is served by Holland City School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holland High School (5/10).
- Is Vans Sub walkable?
- Vans Sub scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.