Dewpointe West Area
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
Dewpointe West Area is a neighborhood, part of Allendale Public Schools and about 13 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $442,000.
19 homes for sale·Median $442K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 7.0/10
This stretch sits at the western edge of Allendale charter township, where suburban development meets open land—you're about 29 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and roughly half an hour from Grand Haven's beaches if you want them. Ranch homes with open floor plans and main-floor laundry dominate the area, many built recently or still under construction, with custom kitchens and walk-in closets the rule rather than the exception. Grocery stores, coffee, and dining are steps away, with over a hundred restaurants within a mile, so you're never hunting for lunch. The nearby unnamed park sits about 1.4 miles out, and association water access connects some homes to private ponds; Deer Creek Park's boat launch is 1.7 miles if you've got a kayak or small craft. Schools fall under Allendale Public Schools, and transit stops are close enough that you can walk to them—though most residents here drive to everything else.
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Why people love it here
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 2.9 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Hidden Lake — 0.8 mi
- Unnamed park: 7 min drive
- Unnamed bike path: 9 min drive
$442K median
- 74 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Dewpointe West Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,001/mo
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74 homes sold in Dewpointe West Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased 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
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
0.8 mi
Median Sale · Houses
$469K
65 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$300K
9 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.4 mi
Expected Rent
$1,775/mo
$1,625 – $1,900 · estimated range
Walkability
Car-dependent
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
Tim Hortons
Main Street Pub
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Ravine Park Trails
Deer Creek Park Launch
Snap Fitness
48th/Lake Michigan (SB)
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in Dewpointe West 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 Dewpointe West Area home (around $442,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $79k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,977 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,977/mo | $79,392 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,427/mo | $91,378 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,578/mo | $95,407 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$186K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$250K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Dewpointe West 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
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
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Township · Source: allendalemi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Dewpointe West 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.
🛒 Grocery(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Fast Food
5 de Mayo Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Bar
Main Street Pub
Pub
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Bar
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
White School Number 2
Red School
Rankins School
Diamond School
Sand Creek School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
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
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Living in Dewpointe West Area: the details
Is Dewpointe West Area a good place to live?
If you're after a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby, Dewpointe West 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 Allendale Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $442,000.
What does it cost to live in Dewpointe West Area?
Homes range from around $300,000 for condos to $469,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 19 homes for sale here right now and 74 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Dewpointe West Area
- What do homes cost in Dewpointe West Area?
- The median home value in Dewpointe West Area is about $442,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Dewpointe West Area housing market?
- there are 19 homes for sale in Dewpointe West Area right now, and 74 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Dewpointe West Area?
- Dewpointe West Area is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Dewpointe West Area walkable?
- Dewpointe West Area scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
