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Alpha Manor No 1 Area

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Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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The quick answer

Alpha Manor No 1 Area is a neighborhood, part of Allegan Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $410,000.

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20 homes for sale·Median $410K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.5/10

🏙️32 mito Downtown GR(~1h 4m drive)
🏞️38 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 16m drive)

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.

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Why people love it here

🏡Space & Property

16.7 acre avg lots

  • 1,120 homes
🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Lake Allegan within walking distance
  • Swan Creek Marsh: 17 min drive
  • Allegan State Game Area: 6 min drive
💰Home Values

$410K median

  • 41 sales in last 12mo
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Alpha Manor No 1 Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,783/mo

$
$82,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,12776%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

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Median Sale Price

$410K

41 sales in last 12mo

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Allegan State Game Area

2.8 mi

Expected Rent

$1,350/mo

$1,100 – $1,600 · wider-area estimate

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

5.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 4 rated schools nearby

Range: 5/10 to 6/10

School District: Allegan Public Schools

6Dawson Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 297 students · 16:1 · 4.9 mi
6West Ward Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 246 students · 18:1 · 5.0 mi
5Allegan High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 648 students · 20:1 · 4.5 mi
5LE White Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 447 students · 15:1 · 4.7 mi

Walkability

0.0

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
0.0
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

The Grocery Outlet Store

10 mindrive
🌳Parks
Quick drive

Allegan State Game Area

6 mindrive
Hanson Park/Splash Pad
10 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Round Lake

8 mindrive
Lake Allegan
7 mindrive
Crooked Lake
12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Beach in Alpha Manor No 1 Area

12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Northwest Trail

13 mindrive
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Dog Park in Frost Sub Area

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Old Regent Theatre

11 mindrive

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 $410,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,766 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $2,766/mo$73,760
10% (+PMI)$3,183/mo$84,893
5% (+PMI)$3,324/mo$88,637

Estimates use a 6.67% 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.

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Land for sale

Listings

6 parcels

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$81K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$95K

Per listing

Who actually lends in Alpha Manor No 1 Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.

Home purchases~35 loans · $11M

Loans to buy a home

Conventional 79%FHA 11%VA 10%

Most active lenders

1Lake Michigan Credit Union24%
2The Dart Bank10%
3Fifth Third Bank, National Association7%
4Flagstar Bank, N.A.7%
5Macatawa Bank, N. A.7%
Refinances~22 loans · $3M

Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage

Conventional 90%FHA 8%VA 3%

Most active lenders

1Consumers Credit Union23%
2The Huntington National Bank17%
3Rocket Mortgage, LLC11%
4Fifth Third Bank, National Association9%
5PNC Bank, National Association6%

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

(269) 673-5962office@valleytwp.orgWebsite

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

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; individual wells.

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

Individual septic systems.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged hauler

Curbside trash resident-arranged.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh

Standard provider.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy

Natural gas where available; propane common rurally.

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Policeunconfirmed

Allegan County Sheriff

No local PD; county sheriff.

Fire

Hamilton 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 Township · 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.

🛒 Grocery(1)

The Grocery Outlet Store

Grocery Store

4.8 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(4)

Burger King

Fast Food

4.5 mimap
Taco Bell

Fast Food

4.5 mimap
Wendy's

Fast Food

4.8 mimap
Subway

Fast Food

4.8 mimap

🏫 Schools(11)

Walker School

3.6 mimap

Diamond School

3.7 mimap

Tracy School

3.9 mimap

Babylon School

4.0 mimap

Rowe School

4.3 mimap

+6 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(2)

Allegan State Game Area

2.8 mimap

Littlejohn Lake County Park

4.3 mimap

🚴 Trails(3)

Cycleway from Delano St to Lincoln Rd

Bike Path

4.4 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

4.4 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

4.4 mimap
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Living in Alpha Manor No 1 Area: the details

Is Alpha Manor No 1 Area a good place to live?

Alpha Manor No 1 Area suits buyers looking for room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Allegan Public Schools. The going price is around $410,000.

What does it cost to live in Alpha Manor No 1 Area?

Homes in Alpha Manor No 1 Area sell for a median of about $410,000. There are 20 homes for sale here right now and 41 homes sold here in the past year.

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 $410,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Alpha Manor No 1 Area housing market?
there are 20 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.

Top contributors in Alpha Manor No 1 Area

Data sources: parcels, sales · Updated 8/2/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Alpha Manor No 1 Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,783/mo

$
$82,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,12776%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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Autumn Shores
A

Autumn Shores

Lake Allegan
L

Lake Allegan

Round Lake (Valley Twp)
R

Round Lake (Valley Twp)

Round Lake
R

Round Lake

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