Alpine Estates Area
Room to spread out, great value
1 home for sale·Median $380K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 5.2/10
There's something magical about having room to breathe, and that's exactly what you get here — with lots averaging 1.66 acres, your neighbors aren't close enough to hear your morning coffee routine. This area strikes that perfect balance between space and convenience, where you can enjoy the privacy of larger lots while still having 70 restaurants within a mile when you don't feel like firing up the grill.
Why people love it here
1.9 acre avg lots
- 19 homes
$380K median
- 9 sales in last 12mo
Plainwell High School
- High — 1.6 mi away
- Plainwell
- 5 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Alpine Estates Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,580/mo
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9 homes sold in Alpine Estates Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$380K
9 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Thurl Cook Park
1.0 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Plainwell Community Schools
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 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 Alpine Estates Area home (around $380,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,527 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,527/mo | $67,400 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,910/mo | $77,598 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,038/mo | $81,008 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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
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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 · Source: gunplain.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Alpine Estates 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Thurl Cook Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Four Roses Cafe
Restaurant
The Fly Inn
Restaurant
Restaurant
SW's Donut Mill
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ 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
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Corporation Plat Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
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
Frequently asked about Alpine Estates Area
- What do homes cost in Alpine Estates Area?
- The median home value in Alpine Estates Area is about $380,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Alpine Estates Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Alpine Estates Area right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Alpine Estates Area?
- Alpine Estates Area is served by Plainwell Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Plainwell High School (8/10).
- Is Alpine Estates Area walkable?
- Alpine Estates Area scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.