Alward Estates West No 2
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 1.3/10·Schools 8.6/10
The neighborhood unfolds in quiet stretches of residential streets where you're mostly driving to get anywhere—errands, coffee, a decent meal all require intentional movement. Alward Estates West No 2 sits in that car-dependent ring around Greater Grand Rapids where the trade-off is space: homes in the $700K range with room to breathe, a short drive (22 minutes) into downtown when you need it.
Why people love it here
Hudsonville Freshman Building
- High — 1.8 mi away
- Hudsonville
- 4 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Hughes Park: 11 min bike
- Port Sheldon Sports Complex: 12 min bike
Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Hudsonville Public School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Rush Creek Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Subway
+1 more
Maggie's Be Café
+1 more
Bosco’s Pub
+1 more
Hughes Park
+1 more
Hughes Park Playground
Rushmore Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Bursly trail
Highpoint Acres Area Trail
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Rite Aid
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Alward Estates West No 2 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 →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 West No 2 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.
🛒 Grocery(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Mr. Burger
Restaurant
Signatures Coffee & Espresso
Restaurant
Johnny B's Barbeque
Restaurant
Vitale's
Restaurant
+4 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
School
+19 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Sunset Heights Sub Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(5)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Childcare Center
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Alward Estates West No 2
- What schools serve Alward Estates West No 2?
- Alward Estates West No 2 is served by Hudsonville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hudsonville Freshman Building (9/10).
- Is Alward Estates West No 2 walkable?
- Alward Estates West No 2 scores 1.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.