Country Estates Sub
Strong schools draw families here
Median $350K·Walkability 4.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
You're driving through fairly standard suburban geometry here—wide lots on a grid, the kind of place where you can actually park in your driveway without negotiating with neighbors—but Country Estates Sub sits close enough to real amenities that you're not isolated by it. A restaurant is a five-minute walk, groceries even closer, and downtown Grand Rapids is about 24 minutes away when you need it; Grand Haven's beaches are a half hour further if a weekend trip appeals to you. The 18-acre subdivision runs to homes around $523K, with lots averaging just over a third acre—modest by rural standards, spacious by suburban ones. Allendale Public Schools covers the area, and you've got a pair of parks within a mile plus eighty-some restaurants scattered throughout the vicinity, which means you're in the Dewpointe East Area proper, not stranded on its edge.
Why people love it here
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 2.0 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
$350K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 11 min walk
- Dewpointe West Area Trail: 11 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Country Estates Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,376/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Allendale Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$350K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
30
Median Lot Size
0.35 ac
0.28 ac – 0.62 ac
Homeowner Rate
90%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
5 de Mayo Mexican Grill & Bar
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Main Street Pub
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Ravine Park Trails
Unnamed bike path
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Enclave Apartments
+1 more
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in Country Estates Sub 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 Country Estates Sub home (around $349,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,328 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,328/mo | $62,070 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,680/mo | $71,462 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,798/mo | $74,602 |
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
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 Country Estates Sub 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)
5 de Mayo Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
El Aztecas
Restaurant
Fast Food
Bamboo Express
Restaurant
The Nest Egg Cafe
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
Main Street Pub
Pub
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Bar
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Bar
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(6)
White School Number 2
Red School
Sand Creek School
Baldwin Street Middle School
School
+1 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 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(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 Country Estates Sub
- What do homes cost in Country Estates Sub?
- The median home value in Country Estates Sub is about $349,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Country Estates Sub housing market?
- no homes are listed in Country Estates Sub right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Country Estates Sub?
- Country Estates Sub is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Country Estates Sub walkable?
- Country Estates Sub scores 4.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.