Waverly Road & East 16th Street Area
Strong schools draw families here
Median $318K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 4.6/10
People expect this stretch to be sleepy bedroom territory—and sure, there's plenty of brick ranch homes with freshly updated mechanicals and quiet streets. But step outside and you're surrounded by 126 restaurants within a mile, a transit stop at your doorstep, and grocery stores in a four-minute walk. Holland Heights Park sits a short stroll away, one of six parks within a mile. Coffee and dinner are literally steps from your door. The neighborhood sits on 54 acres anchored by solid mid-century homes—Capes, ranches, and all-brick builds that folks have quietly maintained with new furnaces, roofs, and hardwood floors. You're about 31 minutes from Grand Haven beach and embedded in Holland city, which means access to everything from the Tulip Time Festival to Hope College to the quiet residential blocks where this area actually lives. Students attend Holland City School District.
Why people love it here
Walkable for daily errands
- Speedy Cafe: 6 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area Trail: 11 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 11 min walk
$318K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Waverly Road & East 16th Street Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,155/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Holland City School District
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Speedy Cafe
7 Brew Coffee
Tap Room
Holland Heights Park
Unnamed playground
Savannah Lake
Unnamed beach
Swamp Trail
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
+1 more
East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area Trail
Kollen Park Launch
Planet Fitness
16th East of US 31 (Adams Point)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Van Wylen Library
+1 more
Toddlerville
Holland 7 Theater
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Holland Heights Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Crime in Waverly Road & East 16th Street Area 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 Holland.
Holland crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Waverly Road & East 16th Street Area home (around $317,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,112 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,112/mo | $56,314 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,431/mo | $64,835 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,538/mo | $67,685 |
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
~$922/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,455 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 · ~14.3¢/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 Waverly Road & East 16th Street Area 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(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Fast Food
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Culver's
Fast Food
Fast Food
Pizza Ranch
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+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(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
Dog Park
Helder Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
East 8th Street & Chicago Dr To SB US-31 Eastbound Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 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
Frequently asked about Waverly Road & East 16th Street Area
- What do homes cost in Waverly Road & East 16th Street Area?
- The median home value in Waverly Road & East 16th Street Area is about $317,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Waverly Road & East 16th Street Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Waverly Road & East 16th Street Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Waverly Road & East 16th Street Area?
- Waverly Road & East 16th Street Area is served by Holland City School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holland Heights (6/10).
- Is Waverly Road & East 16th Street Area walkable?
- Waverly Road & East 16th Street Area scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.