Alton
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $580K·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
$580K median
- 14 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Alton
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See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Nearest Park
Murray Lake Public Access
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Murray Lake
0.7 mi
Frequently asked about Alton
- What do homes cost in Alton?
- The median home value in Alton is about $579,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Alton housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Alton right now, and 14 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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