Westside
Space and nature
The quick answer
Westside is a partly walkable neighborhood. Homes here typically sell for around $421,000.
Median $421K·Walkability 4.2/10·Schools 4.6/10
What might surprise you first is how much there is to do without ever getting in a car. You'll find a grocery store steps away, restaurants and cafes practically around the corner, and a transit stop just as close—the kind of immediate access that makes weekday mornings and weekend dinner plans genuinely easy. The neighborhood itself sits on modest lots, around half an acre on average, which means the houses sit closer together and the whole place has that older, walkable feel. A coffee shop is about a 10-minute walk, and there are nearly 200 restaurants within a mile, so the culinary scene here isn't an afterthought—it's woven into daily life. Lake Macatawa is just a third of a mile away, close enough that water and green space aren't distant luxuries. What really anchors the place, though, is the park situation: 27 parks within a mile, and the DeGraaf Nature Center sits right next door, turning the neighborhood into something that feels as much about outdoor living as it is about the homes themselves. Grand Haven beach is about 40 minutes away when you want the bigger water experience, but the everyday rhythm here is all about having what you need when you step outside your door.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Lake Macatawa within walking distance
- 27 parks within 1 mile
- DeGraaf Nature Center Trail: 8 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min walk
22,394 sq ft avg lots
- 386 homes
$421K median
- 73 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Westside
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,859/mo
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73 homes sold in Westside this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
DeGraaf Nature Center
Parks Nearby
27
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
0.3 mi
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Central Park Market
+1 more
Doebs Pizzeria
The Biscuit
Tulip City Brewstillery
Plant Lab
DeGraaf Nature Center
Unnamed playground
Unnamed beach
Heinz Waterfront Walkway
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
DeGraaf Nature Center Trail
Kollen Park Launch
The Links At Rolling Meadows
Planet Fitness
26th & Azalea
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library
The Day Center of Evergreen
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Westside 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 Westside home (around $421,150) at today's 6.55% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,814 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,814/mo | $75,053 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,240/mo | $86,400 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,383/mo | $90,202 |
Estimates use a 6.55% 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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$1.9M
Per building
Price Per Unit
$132K
Median
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
~$658/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,386 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 · ~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 Westside 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.
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Living in Westside: the details
Is Westside a good place to live?
If you're after room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby, Westside is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. For getting around, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. Expect prices centered around $421,000.
What does it cost to live in Westside?
Homes range from around $315,000 for condos to $443,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. 73 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Westside
- What do homes cost in Westside?
- The median home value in Westside is about $421,150. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Westside housing market?
- no homes are listed in Westside right now, and 73 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- Is Westside walkable?
- Westside scores 4.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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