Alpine Estates No.9
Solid value in a growing area
Median $332K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 6.0/10
Alpine Estates No. 9 feels like a genuine residential pocket with real community roots—it's a 10-acre subdivision in the Greater Grand Rapids area where neighbors tend to stick around, with about 62 percent of homes owner-occupied. You're looking at a solid spot for everyday life, with groceries just a quick walk away and a reasonable 22-minute commute for most folks, plus Lamoreaux Park nearby if you want to stretch your legs or let the kids run around. The vibe here draws working families and steady folks, backed by Kenowa Hills schools and that sense of stability that comes with median home values around $132K.
Why people love it here
$332K median
- Assessor estimate
Walkable for daily errands
- 3 Mile/Alpine (EB): 5 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
12,502 sq ft avg lots
- 26 homes
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Median home price in Alpine Estates No.9
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,255/mo
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Est. Home Value
$332K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
26
Median Lot Size
0.28 ac
0.27 ac – 0.37 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Tacos El Cuñado
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
F.O.P. Hall
+1 more
Unnamed park
Alpine Estates Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
3 Mile/Alpine (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Walker Charter Academy
Crime in Alpine Estates No.9 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 Kent County.
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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
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
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 Estates No.9 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
Unnamed park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fazoli's
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Simons School
Greenbridge School
Harrison Park Academy
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(2)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 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
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Alpine Estates No.9
- What do homes cost in Alpine Estates No.9?
- The median home value in Alpine Estates No.9 is about $332,150. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Alpine Estates No.9?
- Alpine Estates No.9 is served by Walker Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Alpine Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Alpine Estates No.9 walkable?
- Alpine Estates No.9 scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.