Allen Acres No 1
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $675K·Walkability 4.5/10·Schools 4.3/10
What catches people off guard about this four-acre subdivision is the density of what's within reach—twelve restaurants and a dozen grocery stores all within a mile or two, yet homes here run around $2.8M on lots that average less than half an acre. You're close enough to DeGraaf Nature Center for a quick walk, Lake Macatawa sits less than a mile away, and a transit stop is four minutes on foot, which means the whole setup trades sprawl for access.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 0.8 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- DeGraaf Nature Center Trail: 5 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 5 min walk
West
- Elementary — 0.7 mi away
- Holland City
- 2 rated schools in district
$675K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Allen Acres No 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,582/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
DeGraaf Nature Center
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
0.8 mi
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Holland City School District
Recent Sale Price
$675K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
3
Median Lot Size
0.36 ac
0.31 ac – 0.40 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Expected Rent
$1,675/mo
$1,475 – $1,875 · wider-area estimate
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
Margarita’s
+1 more
The Biscuit
Tulip City Brewstillery
32nd Street Park
Unnamed playground
Goshorn Lake
Unnamed beach
Heinz Waterfront Walkway
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
DeGraaf Nature Center Trail
Kollen Park Launch
Pure Barre
Lugers South of South Shore
+1 more
Walgreens
Herrick District Library
The Day Center of Evergreen
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Allen Acres No 1 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Allen Acres No 1 home (around $675,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $121k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,547 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,547/mo | $121,243 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,233/mo | $139,548 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,464/mo | $145,701 |
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 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
~$875/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 · ~13.7¢/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 Allen Acres No 1 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.
🛒 Grocery(25)
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Reina
Grocery Store
Supermarket Rosie
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Fast Food
Margarita’s
Restaurant
Tulip City Bar and Grill
Restaurant
King's Cove Beer, Wine & Spirits
Restaurant
Spice Boys Food Truck
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(5)
DeGraaf Nature Center Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Childcare Center
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Allen Acres No 1
- What do homes cost in Allen Acres No 1?
- The median home value in Allen Acres No 1 is about $675,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Allen Acres No 1 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Allen Acres No 1 right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Allen Acres No 1?
- Allen Acres No 1 is served by Holland City School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West (9/10).
- Is Allen Acres No 1 walkable?
- Allen Acres No 1 scores 4.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.