Forest Crest Add Area
Wide open spaces
The quick answer
Forest Crest Add Area is a neighborhood, part of Allegan Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $201,000.
5 homes for sale·Median $201K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 5.3/10
The best thing about living here is the space to breathe. When your nearest coffee shop is literally 12 meters from your front door but you've still got a third of an acre to call your own, you know you've found something special. This is small-town living with surprising conveniences — you can grab your morning latte without getting in the car, yet still have room for a proper garden and maybe that workshop you've been dreaming about.
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Why people love it here
1.7 acre avg lots
- 83 homes
Park-rich area
- 41 parks within 1 mile
- Rossman Esplanade Park: 3 min walk
- Jaycee Park: 3 min drive
$201K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Forest Crest Add Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,365/mo
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4 homes sold in Forest Crest Add Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$201K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
41
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Armintrout-Milbocker Nature Preserve
0.2 mi
Expected Rent
$1,475/mo
$1,350 – $1,575 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Armintrout-Milbocker Nature Preserve
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
41
within 1 mile
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
School District: Allegan Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Village Market Food Center
Pizza Hut
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Rossman Esplanade Park
+1 more
Playground in River St & Grand St Area
+1 more
Littlejohn Lake
+1 more
Beach in Alpha Manor No 1 Area
Dog Park in Frost Sub Area
Cycleway from Delano St to Lincoln Rd
Old Regent Theatre
Crime in Forest Crest Add 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 Allegan.
Allegan crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Forest Crest Add Area home (around $201,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $36k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,354 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,354/mo | $36,103 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,558/mo | $41,554 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,627/mo | $43,387 |
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
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$76K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$100K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
City of Allegan
Source: cityofallegan.org · 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
~$900/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,299 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic / Waste Management)
Curbside via DPW/contracted hauler; confirm with city.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressAllegan Fire District
City partners with Allegan Fire District.
Services for Allegan · Source: cityofallegan.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Forest Crest Add 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(2)
Grocery Store
The Grocery Outlet Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Fast Food
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🏫 Schools(18)
School
School
+13 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Frost Sub Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Living in Forest Crest Add Area: the details
Is Forest Crest Add Area a good place to live?
Forest Crest Add Area suits buyers looking for room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Allegan Public Schools. The going price is around $201,000.
What does it cost to live in Forest Crest Add Area?
The median home value in Forest Crest Add Area is about $201,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 4 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Forest Crest Add Area
- What do homes cost in Forest Crest Add Area?
- The median home value in Forest Crest Add Area is about $201,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Forest Crest Add Area housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Forest Crest Add Area right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Forest Crest Add Area?
- Forest Crest Add Area is served by Allegan Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Allegan Online K8 (7/10).
- Is Forest Crest Add Area walkable?
- Forest Crest Add Area scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
