Alpha Manor No 1 Area
Space and nature
16 homes for sale·Median $415K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.5/10
You know you've found something special when your nearest neighbor might be a mile away and your backyard connects to 35,000 acres of protected state land. This slice of rural Kent County sits just southwest of Allegan, where sprawling properties of 2-4 acres are the norm and the biggest decision you'll face is whether to explore the Allegan State Game Area on foot or by ATV. The homes here aren't cookie-cutter subdivisions — they're custom builds and well-maintained ranches where people come to breathe deeply and live on their own terms.
Why people love it here
16.7 acre avg lots
- 1,120 homes
Lake life
- Lake Allegan within walking distance
- Swan Creek Marsh: 17 min drive
- Allegan State Game Area: 6 min drive
$415K median
- 41 sales in last 12mo
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Alpha Manor No 1 Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,817/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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41 homes sold in Alpha Manor No 1 Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$415K
41 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Allegan State Game Area
2.8 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Allegan State Game Area
2.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Allegan
0.0 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 6/10
School District: Allegan Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
The Grocery Outlet Store
Allegan State Game Area
Round Lake
Beach in Alpha Manor No 1 Area
Northwest Trail
Dog Park in Frost Sub Area
Old Regent Theatre
Crime in Alpha Manor No 1 Area 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Alpha Manor No 1 Area home (around $415,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,747 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,747/mo | $73,259 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,163/mo | $84,353 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,302/mo | $88,055 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
5 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$81K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$149K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Alpha Manor No 1 Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Valley Township
Source: valleytwp.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
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,379 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard provider.
Confirm by addressHamilton Fire (north of 118th Ave) / Allegan Fire District (south)
Split coverage: Hamilton Fire north of 118th Ave (269-751-4444); area dept south (burn permits 269-686-5222).
Services for Valley · Source: valleytwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Alpha Manor No 1 Area 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.
Frequently asked about Alpha Manor No 1 Area
- What do homes cost in Alpha Manor No 1 Area?
- The median home value in Alpha Manor No 1 Area is about $415,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Alpha Manor No 1 Area housing market?
- there are 16 homes for sale in Alpha Manor No 1 Area right now, and 41 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Alpha Manor No 1 Area?
- Alpha Manor No 1 Area is served by Allegan Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Dawson Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Alpha Manor No 1 Area walkable?
- Alpha Manor No 1 Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
