Tallmadge Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Tallmadge Area is a neighborhood, part of Kenowa Hills Public Schools and about 8 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $438,000.
14 homes for sale·Median $438K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 6.6/10
Sunrise hits different out here—you get that golden light across the ranch homes and wooded lots before the day gets loud. You're in Tallmadge charter township, sitting in that sweet spot between city and country, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that you can be there in under 20 minutes, but far enough out that you've got real space around you. A dozen restaurants are within a mile, a grocery run is just over the way, and there's a coffee shop close enough for a quick walk. Kenowa Hills Public Schools serves the area, and when you need a break, Tallmadge Township Park is barely over a mile down the road. The homes here run toward ranch-style with stone and vinyl, sitting on generous lots with the kind of privacy that makes you feel like you're away from it all—except you're really not.
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Why people love it here
$438K median
- 14 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Tallmadge Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,970/mo
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14 homes sold in Tallmadge Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$438K
14 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Tallmadge Township Park
1.1 mi
Expected Rent
$1,725/mo
$1,600 – $1,875 · estimated range
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
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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Interurban Depot Cafe
The Depot Cafe
The Pickle Back
Tallmadge Township Park
+1 more
Tallmadge Township Park Playground
Stafford Lake
Sand Creek Trail
Unnamed bike path
Deer Creek Park Launch
gym
Wilson at 2231 Wilson (SB)
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Crime in Tallmadge Area 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 Tallmadge Area home (around $437,500) at today's 6.76% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $79k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,972 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,972/mo | $79,265 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,421/mo | $91,214 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,572/mo | $95,245 |
Estimates use a 6.76% 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
$47K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$270K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Tallmadge Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Tallmadge Charter Township
Source: tallmadge.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
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,352 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Tallmadge Township · Source: tallmadge.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Tallmadge Area 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
Tallmadge Township Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Freddy's
Fast Food
Uccello's
Restaurant
New Beginnings
Restaurant
Interurban Depot Cafe
Restaurant
Rinaldi Pizza & Sub Shop
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(19)
School
Empire Beauty School
Diamond School
+14 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
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Living in Tallmadge Area: the details
Is Tallmadge Area a good place to live?
If you're after a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids, Tallmadge Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $438,000.
What does it cost to live in Tallmadge Area?
The median home value in Tallmadge Area is about $438,000. There are 14 homes for sale here right now and 14 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Tallmadge Area
- What do homes cost in Tallmadge Area?
- The median home value in Tallmadge Area is about $437,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Tallmadge Area housing market?
- there are 14 homes for sale in Tallmadge Area right now, and 14 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Tallmadge Area?
- Tallmadge Area is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Coopersville Middle School (7/10).
- Is Tallmadge Area walkable?
- Tallmadge Area scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
