Almari Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $450K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 7.0/10
Almari Estates sits on 19 acres where each condo lot averages 1.26 acres—generous enough that you're not staring directly into your neighbor's kitchen window. Homes here run around $871K, which buys you the kind of space that makes a West Michigan address feel less like you're perched on top of someone else and more like you've actually landed somewhere. The community is within the Allendale Public Schools district and anchored in the Dewpointe West Area. Downtown Grand Rapids sits about 25 minutes away by car, and if you're the type who craves a beach day, Grand Haven is roughly 29 minutes off. There's an unnamed park within a 15-minute walk if you need grass and air without the car keys, and a restaurant hits the ground about 14 minutes on foot—though you've got 24 restaurants within a mile if you'd rather drive for options. Groceries are 0.9 miles down the road; a coffee shop sits 1.1 miles out. It's the kind of place where you get acreage, reasonable access to actual things, and the option to stay local or slip into the city without much fuss.
Why people love it here
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 2.2 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
$450K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 8 min bike
- Unnamed bike path: 5 min drive
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Median home price in Almari Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,055/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Allendale Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$450K
1 recent sale
Units
13
Complex Size
19.1 ac
13 units
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Bamboo Express
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
+1 more
Main Street Pub
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Ravine Park Trails
Unnamed bike path
Deer Creek Park Launch
Snap Fitness
Enclave Apartments
+1 more
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in Almari Estates 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 Almari Estates home (around $450,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $80k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,993 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,993/mo | $79,815 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,446/mo | $91,892 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,597/mo | $95,931 |
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
Allendale Charter Township
Source: allendalemi.gov · 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
~$918/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,426 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Allendale Charter Township Public Utilities
Township water distribution; 69.5 mi watermain, two towers.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred for Ottawa County township.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
No township PD; county sheriff with contracted deputies.
Services for Allendale · Source: allendalemi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Almari Estates 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(4)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
The Nest Egg Cafe
Restaurant
Bamboo Express
Restaurant
El Aztecas
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Café
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Café
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Bar
Main Street Pub
Pub
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Bar
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
White School Number 2
Red School
Rankins School
Toothacre School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(22)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+19 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Mitten Child Care
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
Seidman House
Frequently asked about Almari Estates
- What do homes cost in Almari Estates?
- The median home value in Almari Estates is about $450,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Almari Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Almari Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Almari Estates?
- Almari Estates is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Almari Estates walkable?
- Almari Estates scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.