Alward Estates
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $650K·Walkability 2.3/10·Schools 8.6/10
You'll want to know upfront that Alward Estates sits about 21 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you're far enough out to breathe but close enough to slip back when you need to. The subdivision spans 14 acres of land carved into lots averaging 1.49 acres each—the kind of space that lets you actually see your property lines and feel the difference between your yard and someone else's. Homes here run around $1.0M, and the nearest restaurant is just a mile away, with six more options within that same radius if you're tired of cooking. A grocery is 1.1 miles down the road, and Port Sheldon Sports Complex sits another half-mile beyond that, so the practical stuff doesn't require much of a drive. Your kids would attend Hudsonville Public School District, and you're positioned in the Highpoint Acres Area, which keeps you anchored to a larger regional context without feeling swallowed by it. The setup is straightforward—good land, reasonable access to what you need, none of the fuss.
Why people love it here
1.5 acre avg lots
- 9 homes
Hudsonville Freshman Building
- High — 2.0 mi away
- Hudsonville
- 4 rated schools in district
$650K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Alward Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,413/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Hudsonville Public School District
Recent Sale Price
$650K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
9
Median Lot Size
1.4 ac
0.72 ac – 3.1 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Subway
What's the Scoop
+1 more
Bosco’s Pub
+1 more
Port Sheldon Sports Complex
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Rushmore Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Bursly trail
Highpoint Acres Area Trail
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Kenowa/44th (NB)
Rite Aid
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Alward Estates 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Alward Estates home (around $650,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $115k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,323 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,323/mo | $115,289 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,978/mo | $132,733 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,196/mo | $138,567 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Georgetown Charter Township
Source: gtwp.com · unconfirmed
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
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,237 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Georgetown Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township distribution; treated water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan source).
Georgetown Charter Township (treatment via City of Grandville)
Township collection; treatment purchased from City of Grandville.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Georgetown · Source: gtwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Alward Estates 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
Port Sheldon Sports Complex
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Signatures Coffee & Espresso
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Great Lakes Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(24)
School
Baldwin Street Middle School
School
+19 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(9)
Sunset Heights Sub Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+6 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(10)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Alward Estates
- What do homes cost in Alward Estates?
- The median home value in Alward Estates is about $650,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Alward Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Alward Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Alward Estates?
- Alward Estates is served by Hudsonville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hudsonville High School (9/10).
- Is Alward Estates walkable?
- Alward Estates scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.