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An academic hub in the heart of Holland
The Hope neighborhood gets its name from Hope College, a faith-based university in downtown Holland. Although many of the neighborhood’s residents are students, there are plenty of single-family homes at some of the city's more affordable price points. Houses tend to be smaller and older this close to the city center, and the proximity to all that Holland has to offer is a huge draw. “The walkability is amazing,” says Lori Appeldoorn, a neighborhood connector with the local non-profit 3Sixty. “You can walk to the library, downtown, and, of course, the college. Everybody loves being close to Hope College and the great programs and performances they offer.”
Historic homes are filled by student renters
Most homes in the Hope neighborhood range from $225,000 to $300,000. Properties here are close to the city’s core, so they date back to the early 1900s — some even from the late 1800s. Bungalows often come with enclosed front porches, and some elaborate Victorian-era homes have been restored to their former glory. With proximity to the college, many homes are split into multiple units for students to rent out. About 65% of the neighborhood’s residents are renters, and the median age is 25.
Hope College is a residential school, so students typically must live on campus for the first three years. To accommodate, this neighborhood has residential halls, apartments and the iconic Hope “cottages”—student-only single-family homes on the streets surrounding the school. But it’s not only students here. “I sold a home to two music professors in that area,” says Tantzi Habsburg, an associate broker with Re/Max Lakeshore. “They could walk to work, and the house was big enough for both of their grand pianos.”
The Hope neighborhood is full of bungalows and other unique home styles.
There is plenty of student housing on the Hope College campus in the Hope neighborhood.
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Theater, arts and sports at Hope College
Hope College offers a faith-based education grounded in the teachings of the Reformed Church of America. It serves around 3,200 students and has been a part of Holland’s landscape since 1862. The historic buildings and walkable downtown are the centerpiece of this neighborhood, and the school brings in plenty of activity, even for those who are not students. The Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts was built in 2015 and hosts a variety of musical concerts. The Hope Repertory Theater and Knickerbocker Theater showcase local and national talent in lectures, films and live performances. The Kruizenga Art Museum draws in collections from different periods and cultures across the world. For sports fans, the Hope neighborhood borders the college’s sports complex, putting residents minutes away from football, volleyball, basketball games and more. “The games are certainly not as big as the University of Michigan,” Habsburg says. “But there are some serious rivalries between Hope and Calvin University.”
The Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts hosts musical concerts in the Hope neighborhood.
Hope's Kruizenga Art Museum displays collections from different cultures from across the world.
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One of Holland’s most walkable neighborhoods
Since Hope is less than a mile from downtown Holland, most of the city’s amenities are right within walking distance. “The neighborhood has pretty much the highest walkability score you can get in Holland,” says Jake Norris, the executive director of 3Sixty. “When we went door-to-door and polled all the residents, the number one asset that they mentioned was our walkability and the snowmelt system.” The snowmelt system is a network of heated sidewalks that run through downtown and down Central Avenue to connect with the Hope neighborhood. Residents can enjoy clear pathways on their way into the city all winter long. Downtown is home to over 100 shops and restaurants, a public library and Centennial Park — the site of spring tulips, summer concerts and year-round holiday events.
A bit closer to home, there’s a Family Dollar for picking up essentials, and Mi Favorita Grocery, which serves some of the most authentic Mexican takeout in the city. There’s also a Meijer and Save A Lot about a mile east.
Located near Hope, Centennial Park's gardens make for some wonderful photos.
Mi Favorita Grocery sells authentic Mexican food to Hope neighborhood residents.
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Celebrating the neighborhood’s diversity
In recent years, the non-profit 3Sixty has been making an effort to transform Hope and the adjacent Rosa Parks Green neighborhoods. By organizing neighborhood clean-ups, planting flowers and community gardens, and commissioning artists to paint murals, 3Sixty has changed the façade of this side of the city. “People used to think that anything south of the college was a less desirable area,” Appeldoorn says. “Because of perceived biases about it being a lower-income neighborhood.” She explains that the organization wants to use art and community building to dispel that stigma and showcase the area’s vibrant diversity. “You meet people from all over the world living here, and they each have rich experiences and gifts to offer the community,” Appeldoorn says.
In recent years, the non-profit 3Sixty has changed the façade of the Hope neighborhood.
3Sixty commissions artists to paint colorful murals in the Hope neighborhood.
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Graduate from Holland High with an associate’s degree
To the west of Lincoln Avenue, homes are zoned for West Elementary, which gets a B-plus rating from Niche. To the east, homes are zoned for Holland Heights Elementary, rated B. Holland City School District has only one middle school and one high school. Holland Middle gets a B-minus rating, and Holland High receives a B-plus. Holland High was completely renovated in 2014 and has two amphitheaters. Students can attend Holland Early College at the high school to earn an associate’s degree upon graduation.
Holland High School in Michigan receives a B-plus rating from Niche.
Holland West Elementary has a B-plus rating on Niche.com.
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Less than a mile from the city’s Amtrak station
Hope is less than a mile away from Holland’s Amtrak train station. Amtrak runs daily trains out to Grand Rapids and Chicago. However, the train tracks that run through the neighborhood can bring some noise. “The Amtrak comes through every morning, and there are a couple of coal trains throughout the day,” Appeldoorn says. “You get used to it; we are an urban neighborhood, so there’s plenty of city noise day to day.”
The neighborhood also has several MAX Transit stops, which connect into downtown, out towards grocery stores and north to the beach. MAX Transit can also be reserved ahead of time for commuters. The closest major city is Grand Rapids, which is 30 miles away by car and is home to the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
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On average, homes in Hope, Holland sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Hope, Holland over the last 12 months is $296,762, down 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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