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Living within walking distance of Holland’s main attractions
Downtown Holland is the center of this Lake Michigan town, blending a bustling shopping district with the historic Hope College campus. “The heart of the city is Eighth Street,” says local resident Tantzi Habsburg, an associate broker with Re/Max Lakeshore. “It has history and character and fantastic shopping, plus it is always beautifully decorated.” Residents might be retirees living in million-dollar condominiums or college students renting out a room in a historic Victorian home. Thanks to a snowmelt system that keeps sidewalks clear even in the coldest winters, Downtown Holland remains a walkable hub of small-town charm and college-town energy throughout the year.
Downtown Holland residents can visit a variety of boutiques and restaurants.
Hope College, a faith-based institute, is located in Downtown Holland.
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Historic homes, student renters and modern luxury condos
Buyers in the market for a condo can choose from contemporary high-rise buildings or historic units above downtown storefronts. Condos range in price from $280,000 for older one-bedroom units to $1.4 million for recently built two-bedroom properties. Surrounding the downtown district, single-family homes date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. Bungalows with enclosed front porches, boxy American Foursquares and Victorian-era homes are often split into multiple units to rent. The neighborhood’s median age is 25, but college kids aren’t the only ones who live here. “I sold a home to two music professors in that area,” Habsburg says. “They could walk to work, and the house was big enough for both of their grand pianos.” Single-family homes can range from $160,000 to $400,000.
Downtown Holland is full of bungalows and other unique home styles.
There is plenty of student housing on the Hope College campus in Downtown Holland.
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Local organizations celebrate the neighborhood’s diversity
The residential streets south of Hope College have seen revitalization in recent years thanks to the local non-profit 3Sixty. “People used to think that anything south of the college was a less desirable area,” says Lori Appeldoorn, a neighborhood connector with 3Sixty. She explains that the organization aims to dispel the stigma and showcase the area’s diversity through initiatives such as clean-ups, community gardens and murals. “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 tDowntown Holland.
3Sixty commissions artists to paint colorful murals in Downtown Holland.
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The bustling shopping district stays busy all year round
Holland’s downtown district has over 100 unique storefronts, with colorful shop windows and patio dining that spills out onto the sidewalks. Boutiques sell clothing, handcrafted artworks and souvenirs sourced from all over the world. Restaurants range from casual cafes to reservation-only restaurants. In the summer, Windmill Restaurant has a line out the door for its homestyle breakfasts. Bars and brewpubs like New Holland Brewing Company showcase Michigan’s renowned beer selection and host trivia nights. The entire downtown is a social district, meaning alcoholic beverages can be enjoyed outside. Despite the wide selection, downtown tends to get quiet after 11 p.m., and many businesses are closed on Sundays. Holland's snowmelt system, which utilizes heated underground pipes to keep streets and sidewalks clear of snow, extends throughout downtown and much of Central Avenue.
Located near Downtown Holland, Centennial Park's gardens make for some wonderful photos.
Mi Favorita Grocery sells authentic Mexican food to Downtown Holland residents.
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Downtown comes to life with tulip festivals, markets and theaters
Downtown blooms with thousands of flowers in the spring for the century-old Tulip Time Festival, the city’s largest event. Residents who live downtown have front seats to the Dutch dancing at Centennial Park or music performances at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts during the festival. The Window on the Waterfront Park, just north of downtown, has the largest display of blooms, as well as views of De Zwaan, Holland’s historic windmill. Outside of Tulip Time, downtown has regular farmers markets, holiday parades and outdoor concerts. Locals can watch modern blockbusters at Sperry’s Moviehouse or catch intimate live performances at the historic Park Theatre.
The Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts hosts musical concerts in Downtown Holland.
Downtown Holland's Kruizenga Art Museum displays collections from different cultures from across the world.
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Public schools and entertainment from the local college
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 Middle gets a B-minus rating, and Holland High receives a B-plus. The high school’s Holland Early College program allows students to earn an associate’s degree upon graduation.The neighborhood is also home to Hope College, a private faith-based college that has been a part of Holland’s landscape since 1862. The college’s theater and auditorium bring in concerts, lectures and live performances, and the college sports games are well attended by locals.
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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Bus lines around the city and Amtrak trains to Grand Rapids
Downtown Holland has several MAX Transit stops, which connect through downtown and north to the beach. The bus connects east to grocery stores like Meijer and south to Holland Hospital, both of which are less than 2 miles from the neighborhood. Downtown is also home to the city’s Amtrak station, with daily trains out to Grand Rapids and Chicago. However, the train tracks can be noisy. “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.” For flights out of town, locals have to drive or take the train the 30 miles over to Grand Rapids, home to the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
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Assault with Weapon
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Downtown Holland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Holland, Holland sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Holland, Holland over the last 12 months is $350,000, up 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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