Alton
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $588K·Walkability 0.7/10·Schools 8.0/10
You head out past Lowell on country roads, and you'll find yourself in rolling terrain where properties sit on acres of their own—some wooded, some open to distant vistas. It's the kind of place where a five-acre lot or an eighteen-acre parcel feels ordinary, where a creek running through the property is a nice bonus, and where you're far enough from town that you've actually got room to breathe. The landscape here speaks to what this area's always been: rural, land-rich, the kind of spot where you can have a horse facility or a workshop without neighbors asking questions.
Why people love it here
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 4.4 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Murray Lake — 0.7 mi
- Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail: 5 min bike
- Lewis Lake: 8 min bike
$588K median
- 15 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Alton
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,988/mo
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15 homes sold in Alton this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Nearest Park
Murray Lake Public Access
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Murray Lake
0.7 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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KD's Corner
Painted Turtle Hard Cider Tasting Room
New Union Brewery
Murray Lake Public Access
Fallasburg Park Playground
Lewis Lake
Unnamed beach
North Country Trail
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Murray Lake Launch
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Alton 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 Alton home (around $587,500) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $106k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,960 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,960/mo | $105,609 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,558/mo | $121,552 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,759/mo | $126,912 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$57K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$227K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Alton, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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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.
Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,396 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
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Utility, solar, and service details for Alton 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.
☕ Coffee(3)
🍺 Bars(1)
Grattan Irish Pub
Bar
🏫 Schools(4)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
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Frequently asked about Alton
- What do homes cost in Alton?
- The median home value in Alton is about $587,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Alton housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Alton right now, and 15 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Alton?
- Alton is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Alton walkable?
- Alton scores 0.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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