West Central Avenue & South Lee Street Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
West Central Avenue & South Lee Street Area is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Zeeland Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $318,000.
5 homes for sale·Median $318K·Walkability 4.1/10·Schools 6.4/10
You'll notice the brick ranch homes first—solid, unpretentious, the kind of construction that weathers West Michigan winters without complaint. The neighborhood sits in Zeeland city, a small town of about 6,000 people where the downtown clock tower is basically the community's north star, and you're close enough to walk or drive there in minutes. Lots of 1950s character here, generous lots (many around half an acre), and the kind of residential density that means you've got neighbors without feeling crowded. Lawrence Park is a seven-minute walk away if you want to catch summer concerts or let kids run through the splash pad, and there are seven parks within a mile—enough that you're never far from green space. The area has real bones: restaurants and a coffee shop within a short stroll, transit steps away, a grocery store about a mile out, and all of Zeeland Public Schools at your doorstep. Downtown is walkable enough that Saturday mornings feel like actual community, not just subdivision living, and Grand Rapids is a 33-minute drive when you want to scale up.
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Why people love it here
$318K median
- 20 sales in last 12mo
Lincoln Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Zeeland
- 5 rated schools in district
Notable nearby
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Median home price in West Central Avenue & South Lee Street Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,155/mo
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20 homes sold in West Central Avenue & South Lee Street Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale · Houses
$395K
9 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$170K
11 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Lawrence Park
0.3 mi
Expected Rent
$1,025/mo
$950 – $1,125 · estimated range
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Zeeland Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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The Farmhouse Restaurant in Zeeland
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
Vitale's Pizza of Zeeland
+1 more
Paw Paw Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Savannah Lake
Hawthorne Natural Area Beach
Upper Macatawa Natural Area Scenic Overlook
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Unnamed bike path
Howard Dunton Park Launch
Snap Fitness
+1 more
West Main West of Lee
+1 more
Walgreens
Howard Miller Public Library
+1 more
Toddlerville
AMC Star Holland 8
Crime in West Central Avenue & South Lee 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 Zeeland.
Zeeland crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced West Central Avenue & South Lee Street Area home (around $317,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,139 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,139/mo | $57,029 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,461/mo | $65,639 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,570/mo | $68,533 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 Zeeland
Source: cityofzeeland.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
~$552/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,327 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler (Arrowaste, Republic, Waste Management, others)
City lists ~7 approved haulers; residents contract directly.
Ottawa County Environmental Health / private haulers
No city-sponsored recycling; county program or private haulers.
Zeeland MI (City of) · ~8.7¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility.
Confirm by addressServices for Zeeland · Source: cityofzeeland.com
Utility, solar, and service details for West Central Avenue & South Lee 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lawrence Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(20)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
+17 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
The Farmhouse Restaurant in Zeeland
Restaurant
Captain Sundae
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Together
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Country Corners Estates Area
Dog Park
Helder Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
Childcare Center
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
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Living in West Central Avenue & South Lee Street Area: the details
Is West Central Avenue & South Lee Street Area a good place to live?
Here is what the numbers say about West Central Avenue & South Lee Street Area as a place to live. For getting around, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Zeeland Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $318,000.
What does it cost to live in West Central Avenue & South Lee Street Area?
Homes range from around $170,000 for condos to $395,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 20 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about West Central Avenue & South Lee Street Area
- What do homes cost in West Central Avenue & South Lee Street Area?
- The median home value in West Central Avenue & South Lee Street Area is about $317,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the West Central Avenue & South Lee Street Area housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in West Central Avenue & South Lee Street Area right now, and 20 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve West Central Avenue & South Lee Street Area?
- West Central Avenue & South Lee Street Area is served by Zeeland Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lincoln Elementary School (8/10).
- Is West Central Avenue & South Lee Street Area walkable?
- West Central Avenue & South Lee Street Area scores 4.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
