Alpine Township
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Alpine Township is a township, part of Kenowa Hills Public Schools and about 8 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $344,000.
26 homes for sale·Median $344K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 5.3/10
You'll want to catch this place in spring, when ten straight miles of apple blossoms line the roads and turn the whole township into something worth pulling over for. Alpine Township has been apple country since the early days—75% farmland devoted mostly to orchards and corn—and that rural identity still runs deep, even as Alpine Avenue has grown into a proper shopping corridor that keeps things from feeling too remote. The orchards are the heartbeat here; you'll find farm stands, agritourism spots like Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm (brewing beer and serving food on the same property since 1922), and Schwallier's Country Basket, where you can literally shoot apples out of a cannon. For trails, Wahlfield Park has seven miles of multi-use paths for mountain bikers and cross-country skiers depending on the season.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Elk Lake — 0.7 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 10 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 4 min drive
$66K median household income
- $344K median · 102 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Alpine Township
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,335/mo
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102 homes sold in Alpine Township this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Elk Lake
0.7 mi
Median Income
$66K
Household
Median Sale · Houses
$360K
82 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$303K
20 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,350/mo
$1,250 – $1,450 · estimated range
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Cielito Lindo
+1 more
Wendy's
Biggby Coffee
Perrin Brewin Company
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Cranberry Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
Lamoreaux/Berkenshire (WB)
Walgreens
KDL Comstock Park
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Most of Alpine Township is policed by the Kent County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (660 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (108 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 660 |
| Aggravated assault | 108 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 76 |
| Burglary | 66 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Arson | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Kent County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Kent County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Alpine Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Alpine Township home (around $343,952) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,114 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Alpine Township household earns $65,557 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $407,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,114/mo | $56,364 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,463/mo | $65,692 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,581/mo | $68,827 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$50K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$843K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Alpine Township, 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
~$857/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,253 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Township/Grand Rapids water (developed areas); private well (rural)
Municipal water in developed corridors; rural parcels on private well.
Municipal sewer (developed areas); individual septic (rural)
Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Sheriff district car covers 4 townships; Alpine contracts an additional dedicated patrol shift.
Alpine Township Fire Department
Combination dept; full-time chief/inspector + 6 FT + paid-on-call; 3 stations.
Source: alpinetwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Alpine Township 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.
Median Income
$66K
Home Value (Census)
$218K
Expected Rent
$1,350/mo
$1,250 – $1,450 · estimated range
🛒 Grocery(14)
Thrifty Outlet
Grocery Store
Cielito Lindo
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
+11 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Fricano's Pizza Restaurant
Restaurant
Tandoori hut Gr
Restaurant
Restaurant
Wendy's
Restaurant
Mr Burger
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Wheeler School
School
Koon School
Pearsall School
Greenbridge School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Wahlfield County Park Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
KDL Comstock Park
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
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Living in Alpine Township: the details
Is Alpine Township a good place to live?
Alpine Township suits buyers looking for a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $344,000.
What does it cost to live in Alpine Township?
The typical home in Alpine Township goes for around $344,000. There are 26 homes for sale here right now and 102 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Alpine Township
- What do homes cost in Alpine Township?
- The median home value in Alpine Township is about $343,952. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Alpine Township housing market?
- there are 26 homes for sale in Alpine Township right now, and 102 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Alpine Township?
- Alpine Township is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Comstock Park High School (7/10).
- Is Alpine Township walkable?
- Alpine Township scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
