Alpine
Easy outdoor access
Median $365K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 5.6/10
You're about four miles northwest of downtown, where the commercial spine of Alpine Avenue (M-37) runs thick with retail—Target, Walmart, Aldi, Sam's Club—alongside restaurants and an AMC Theater, all anchoring what's become one of the region's largest shopping corridors. Beyond that strip lies something quieter: three-quarters of the township is still farmland, and this particular stretch has been apple country for generations, part of "The Ridge" that supplies 40 percent of Michigan's crop, thanks to airflow patterns and elevation that ward off frost in spring. Drive time to downtown is short enough that you're not really removed, but the sense of space—tree-lined streets, fenced yards, finished basements in ranch and Cape Cod homes—suggests something more spacious than suburban. Amore Trattoria Italiana draws crowds for Italian fine dining, while farm stands like Brechtings and Schwallier's (complete with apple cannons) sit alongside newer breweries and seasonal events, creating an odd and workable mix of agrarian heritage and contemporary commerce.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Elk Lake — 0.6 mi
- Unnamed park: 5 min drive
- Mead Lake: 5 min drive
$365K median
- 64 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Alpine
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See what your home is worthNearest Park
WAHLFIELD COUNTY PARK
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Elk Lake
0.6 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Frequently asked about Alpine
- What do homes cost in Alpine?
- The median home value in Alpine is about $364,760. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Alpine housing market?
- there are 20 homes for sale in Alpine right now, and 64 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Alpine?
- Alpine is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Comstock Park High School (7/10).
- Is Alpine walkable?
- Alpine scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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