Zeeland
Solid value in a growing area
27 homes for sale·Median $425K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 6.3/10
So here's the thing about living out here—you wake up, grab coffee that's literally steps away, and you're already in a completely different rhythm than you'd be in the city. It's a suburban-ranch kind of place about 27 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, where homes run around $422K and most of what you need is within walking distance: grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops. The township sits on about 22,000 acres with a real mix of green space—there are a couple of parks nearby, including Upper Macatawa Natural Area if you want to get outside, plus The Grove with a pond and a paved walking path. Schools here are part of Innocademy, and the whole area has this settled, established feel; it was founded back in 1847 and you can still see the architectural character of those old ranch homes scattered throughout. What makes the daily life different is that density thing—you've got 72 restaurants and 18 groceries within a mile or so, but it never feels cramped or loud. There are little community events happening, and honestly, it's the kind of place where you can own a decent house without getting crushed on the mortgage. If you fly out of Gerald R. Ford, you're looking at about 34 minutes, which is reasonable for a suburb. It's just... manageable, you know? Everything you actually need is there, nothing feels far away, and you're not sitting in gridlock to get to dinner.
Why people love it here
$104K median household income
- $425K median · 91 sales in last 12mo
Explore Zeeland
Same name, different focus — Zeeland is also covered as:
- Zeeland City — city details
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Zeeland
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,885/mo
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91 homes sold in Zeeland this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Innocademy
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Mooville Ice Cream Shop
+1 more
Ziggi's Coffee
Tripelroot Brewery
+1 more
Upper Macatawa Natural Area
Unnamed playground
Savannah Lake
Hawthorne Natural Area Beach
1.21 Mile Loop
dog_park
Kenowa Trail
84th & Westpark Way
+1 more
Howard Miller Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
AMC Star Holland 8
Most of Zeeland is policed by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (518 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (146 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.001% of the population, roughly 1 in 100,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 518 |
| Aggravated assault | 146 |
| Burglary | 85 |
| Rape | 52 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 46 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Arson | 3 |
| Homicide | 1 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Zeeland alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Zeeland home (around $425,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,593 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Zeeland household earns $104,479 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $670,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,593/mo | $69,159 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,021/mo | $80,565 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,164/mo | $84,379 |
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 and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
5 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$59K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$280K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Zeeland, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$907/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,347 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Zeeland Charter Township / Private well
Township water in developed areas (some served by City of Zeeland/Holland); rural areas on wells.
Zeeland Charter Township / Septic - individual
Limited township sewer (some via City of Zeeland Clean Water Plant); rural areas on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred (parts may be served by Zeeland BPW).
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Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressSource: zeelandtwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Zeeland 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.
Median Income
$104K
Home Value (Census)
$331K
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Upper Macatawa Natural Area
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
13
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Thai Avenue
Restaurant
Fast Food
Blimpie
Fast Food
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(23)
School
School
School
School
West Drenthe School
+18 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Zeeland
- What do homes cost in Zeeland?
- The median home value in Zeeland is about $425,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Zeeland housing market?
- there are 27 homes for sale in Zeeland right now, and 91 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Zeeland?
- Zeeland is served by Innocademy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zeeland East High School (7/10).
- Is Zeeland walkable?
- Zeeland scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
