Charleston Acres
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $1.1M·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 7.3/10
Charleston Acres spreads across 40 acres of West Michigan with lots averaging nearly 4 acres each—the kind of space that feels private without feeling remote, since downtown Grand Rapids is a 26-minute drive and you're about half an hour from Grand Haven's waterfront. Homes here run around $1.1M and draw from Allendale Public Schools. A restaurant sits about 1.6 miles away, coffee shops 1.9, and a dozen grocery stores within 2 miles, so you're not cut off—just set back. Deer Creek Park is under a mile down the road if you want to move around without leaving the property. The subdivision sits within the Dewpointe West Area, a larger planned community where the draw is acreage and breathing room, not density.
Why people love it here
4.0 acre avg lots
- 10 homes
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 2.9 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
$1.1M median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Charleston Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$7,775/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Allendale Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$1.1M
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
10
Median Lot Size
4.9 ac
2.0 ac – 5.7 ac
Homeowner Rate
90%
Principal residence
Walkability
Car-dependent
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 St. Pub - Allendale
+1 more
Eastmanville Bayou 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 Charleston Acres 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
Allendale Charter Township
Source: allendalemi.gov · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$921/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,446 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 Charleston Acres 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
Deer Creek Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(6)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
+3 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(14)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Café
Café
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Bar
Main Street Pub
Pub
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Bar
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
White School Number 2
Red School
Rankins School
Toothacre School
Lillie School
+2 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(22)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+19 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Mitten Child Care
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
Seidman House
Frequently asked about Charleston Acres
- What do homes cost in Charleston Acres?
- The median home value in Charleston Acres is about $1,145,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Charleston Acres?
- Charleston Acres is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Charleston Acres walkable?
- Charleston Acres scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.