Alpine Center
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Alpine Center is a neighborhood, part of Walker Charter Academy and about 4 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $300,000.
13 homes for sale·Median $300K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 4.5/10
On the northwest side of Grand Rapids, about three miles from downtown, this is the residential grid that fills in behind the Alpine Avenue shopping corridor. The streets run along Bristol Avenue NW between 3 Mile and 4 Mile Roads, and the footprint straddles a municipal seam — part of it sits in the city of Grand Rapids, part crosses into the city of Walker, with the same corridor and the same schools shared on both sides of the line. "Alpine Center" is really a composite label for that pocket; the names you'll actually hear in listings are Alpine Estates, the Alpine corridor, and the NW side. The Alpine name traces to Alpine Avenue (signed as M-37), the corridor that lends its prefix to the township and the subdivisions around it — the origin of the name itself isn't documented in the record, so that's as far as the history goes.
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Why people love it here
$300K median
- 24 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Alpine Estates Park: 9 min bike
- Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail: 8 min bike
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Median home price in Alpine Center
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,037/mo
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24 homes sold in Alpine Center this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$300K
24 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Alpine Estates Park
0.4 mi
Expected Rent
$1,475/mo
$1,350 – $1,600 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Alpine Estates Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Walker Charter Academy
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Fazoli's
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
F.O.P. Hall
+1 more
Alpine Estates Park
Alpine Estates Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
Unnamed beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
3 Mile/Bristol (WB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Alpine Center 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 Walker.
Walker crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Alpine Center home (around $300,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,022 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,022/mo | $53,928 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,328/mo | $62,069 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,430/mo | $64,806 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Who actually lends in Alpine Center, 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.
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
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,407 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Alpine Center 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(27)
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🍕 Restaurants(5)
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🏫 Schools(30)
Simons School
Greenbridge School
Harrison Park Academy
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💪 Gyms(10)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
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🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
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🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(9)
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👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
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Living in Alpine Center: the details
Is Alpine Center a good place to live?
Alpine Center is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Walker Charter Academy. Expect prices centered around $300,000.
What does it cost to live in Alpine Center?
The median home value in Alpine Center is about $300,000. There are 13 homes for sale here right now and 24 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Alpine Center
- What do homes cost in Alpine Center?
- The median home value in Alpine Center is about $300,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Alpine Center housing market?
- there are 13 homes for sale in Alpine Center right now, and 24 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Alpine Center?
- Alpine Center is served by Walker Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kenowa Hills High School (6/10).
- Is Alpine Center walkable?
- Alpine Center scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
