Alto Meadows
Solid value in a growing area
Median $298K·Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 7.0/10
...so you're looking at a spread of twenty acres with three-bedroom, two-bath condos arranged across multiple phases—the kind of deliberate layout where the association handles snow removal and trash, and you're paying around one hundred thirty dollars a month in fees. Homes run around two hundred seventy-five thousand dollars. The lots themselves are modest, just under a fifth of an acre each, which means less lawn maintenance and more time doing something else. You'll find a handful of restaurants within a short walk, and a couple of parks tucked within a mile if you want green space without leaving the immediate area.
Why people love it here
$298K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 7.5 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Veterans Memrorial Park: 6 min bike
- Unnamed park: 6 min bike
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Median home price in Alto Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,020/mo
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6 homes sold in Alto Meadows this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Median Sale Price
$298K
6 sales in last 12mo
Units
61
Complex Size
19.8 ac
61 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Veterans Memrorial Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Bricks Pizza
Kindred Roots Cafe
Alto Bar
Veterans Memrorial Park
+1 more
Perrin Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
dog_park
Campau Lake Launch
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Alto Meadows 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.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Alto Meadows home (around $297,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,979 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,979/mo | $52,767 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,278/mo | $60,751 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,378/mo | $63,421 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$30K
Per listing
Homeowners Association
Alto Meadows Condominium Association
Source: michigancorporates.com
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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,338 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Pockets may be served by Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressServices for Bowne · Source: bownetwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Alto Meadows 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.
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Restaurant
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Restaurant
Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(1)
Kettle Lake School
🚴 Trails(1)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Alto Meadows
- What do homes cost in Alto Meadows?
- The median home value in Alto Meadows is about $297,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Alto Meadows housing market?
- no homes are listed in Alto Meadows right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Alto Meadows?
- Alto Meadows is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Alto Meadows walkable?
- Alto Meadows scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.