Allen Sub
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $435K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 8.0/10
If someone asks what Allen Sub is, tell them it's a five-acre platted subdivision where the lots run a quarter-acre each and homes hover around $456K—the kind of place where you're close enough to things that matter but far enough that you actually have some land. A restaurant is a seven-minute walk away, Central Park sits an eleven-minute walk off, and there are fifty-four dining spots within a mile if you're not in the mood to cook. The nearest coffee shop is about a mile down the road.
Why people love it here
Holmes Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Spring Lake
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Pettys Bayou — 1.6 mi
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 4 min walk
- Kosters Assessors Plat No 2 Area Trail: 4 min walk
$435K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Allen Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,953/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Spring Lake Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Central Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pettys Bayou
1.6 mi
Recent Sale Price
$435K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
15
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
0.20 ac – 0.41 ac
Homeowner Rate
80%
Principal residence
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Orchard Markets
Little Caesars Pizza
+1 more
truenorth
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
+1 more
Central Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Pettys Bayou
+1 more
Lakeside Beach
Poplar Ridge
Eastern Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Mill Point Park Launch
+1 more
Rhoda's Body Shop
Rite Aid
Spring Lake District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Allen Sub 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 Sub home (around $435,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $77k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,893 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,893/mo | $77,155 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,331/mo | $88,829 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,477/mo | $92,733 |
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, 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
Spring Lake Township
Source: springlaketwp.org · 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
~$888/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,479 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Township-contracted curbside trash/recycling/yard waste hauler since Jan 1, 2023.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Spring Lake · Source: springlaketwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Allen Sub 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(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Butch's Beach Burritos
Restaurant
Village Baker
Restaurant
Two Tonys Tabeena Grill
Restaurant
Bell's 104
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Bar
Stan's Bar
Bar
Spring Lake Country Club
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(19)
Holmes School
Christian Junior High School
School
Ferry School
Elliott School
White Pines Intermediate School
+14 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Kosters Assessors Plat No 2 Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(8)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+5 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
Frequently asked about Allen Sub
- What do homes cost in Allen Sub?
- The median home value in Allen Sub is about $435,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Allen Sub housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Allen Sub 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 Sub?
- Allen Sub is served by Spring Lake Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Allen Sub walkable?
- Allen Sub scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.