Alpine Estates
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $306K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 5.2/10
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Why people love it here
Plainwell High School
- High — 1.7 mi away
- Plainwell
- 5 rated schools in district
$306K median
- 2 recent sales
18,038 sq ft avg lots
- 77 homes
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Median home price in Alpine Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,077/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Plainwell Community Schools
Recent Sale Price
$306K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
77
Median Lot Size
0.35 ac
0.23 ac – 1.6 ac
Expected Rent
$1,350/mo
$1,175 – $1,500 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harding's Market
Four Roses Cafe
+1 more
Island City Coffee
+1 more
Tenth Street Saloon
Fannie Pell Park
+1 more
Playground in Orchard Acres No 2
Silver Lake
Dog Park in Corporation Plat Area
Unnamed bike_path
River Bend Yoga
Meijer Pharmacy
Ransom District Library
Plainwell Corners Preschool
M-89 Cinema
Crime in Alpine 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Alpine Estates home (around $306,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $55k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,064 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,064/mo | $55,050 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,376/mo | $63,359 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,481/mo | $66,154 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Gun Plain Charter Township
Source: gunplain.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
~$904/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,323 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Gun Plain Charter Township Water/Sewer
Township operates water/sewer in served areas; wells elsewhere.
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressLocal township/area fire department
Fire coverage; confirm provider.
Services for Gun Plain Township · Source: gunplain.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Alpine 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Kenyon Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(11)
School
School
School
School
School
+6 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
River Bend Yoga
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Corporation Plat Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Cycleway loop off M 89
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Plainwell Corners Preschool
Daycare
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
Otsego District Public Library
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Frequently asked about Alpine Estates
- What do homes cost in Alpine Estates?
- The median home value in Alpine Estates is about $306,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Alpine Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Alpine Estates right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Alpine Estates?
- Alpine Estates is served by Plainwell Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Plainwell High School (8/10).
- Is Alpine Estates walkable?
- Alpine Estates scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.