Brookland Estates
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $403K·Walkability 3.1/10·Schools 7.0/10
Late afternoon here is when the light catches the brick and the landscaping along the streets, and you notice how much of Brookland Estates is actually wooded despite sitting just outside downtown. The community unfolds across seventeen acres of what was once thick Michigan growth, with condo lots averaging about a third of an acre each. That density feels right — close enough that you're not isolated, spread out enough that trees matter. There are fifty-four restaurants within a mile, ranging from a casual lunch spot an eight-minute walk away to coffee that's less than a mile off. The grocery stores in the immediate area number in the dozens within a two-mile radius, so errands don't require much planning.
Why people love it here
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 2.0 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Hidden Lake — 1.9 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 7 min bike
- Unnamed bike_path: 5 min drive
$403K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Brookland Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,736/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Allendale Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
1.9 mi
Recent Sale Price
$403K
2 recent sales
Units
35
Complex Size
16.6 ac
35 units
Homeowner Rate
93.8%
Principal residence
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Bamboo Express
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
+1 more
Main Street Pub
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Ravine Park Trails
Unnamed bike_path
Deer Creek Park Launch
Snap Fitness
Enclave Apartments
+1 more
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in Brookland 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 Brookland Estates home (around $403,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $71k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,680 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,680/mo | $71,479 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,086/mo | $82,295 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,222/mo | $85,911 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Brookland Estates condominium association
Source: keegstrateam.com · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Allendale Charter Township
Source: allendalemi.gov · 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
~$918/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,426 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Allendale Charter Township Public Utilities
Township water distribution; 69.5 mi watermain, two towers.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred for Ottawa County township.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
No township PD; county sheriff with contracted deputies.
Services for Allendale · Source: allendalemi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Brookland 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.
🛒 Grocery(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
The Nest Egg Cafe
Restaurant
Bamboo Express
Restaurant
El Aztecas
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Café
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Café
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Bar
Main Street Pub
Pub
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Bar
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
White School Number 2
Red School
Sand Creek School
Rankins School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(22)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+19 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Mitten Child Care
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
Seidman House
Frequently asked about Brookland Estates
- What do homes cost in Brookland Estates?
- The median home value in Brookland Estates is about $403,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Brookland Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Brookland Estates right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Brookland Estates?
- Brookland Estates is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Brookland Estates walkable?
- Brookland Estates scores 3.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.