Grand River Dr & Alden Nash Ave Area
Strong schools draw families here
6 homes for sale·Median $483K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 7.7/10
Early morning light catches the tall pines that define this stretch of Lowell charter township, where acre-plus lots and tree-lined drives set the tone for a quieter pace just 27 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. The neighborhood clusters around solid commercial bones—a grocery store a three-minute walk away, 48 restaurants within a mile, and a coffee shop eight minutes on foot—so errands don't require much planning. You're looking at the kind of place where custom homes sit on 2 to 6+ acre parcels, often with wooded backdrops and the Grand River as a subtle presence a mile or so north; one recent sale highlighted 250 feet of private riverfront access, and the Lowell boat launch sits just 1.4 miles down the road for anyone serious about the water. Lowell Area Schools serves the area, and if you want to explore beyond your property line, Bradford Dickinson White Nature Preserve is under two miles away. Gerald R. Ford Airport lands about 20 minutes northeast, making weekend trips straightforward without the clutter of being airport-adjacent.
Why people love it here
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 3.6 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$483K median
- 12 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Grand River Dr & Alden Nash Ave Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,276/mo
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12 homes sold in Grand River Dr & Alden Nash Ave Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Lowell Area 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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Subway
Cup of Grace
New Union Brewery
Bradford Dickinson White Nature Preserve
+1 more
Grand River Riverfront Park Playground
Stoney Lake
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Cooper Woodland Trail
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Lowell - Grand River Launch
+1 more
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Grand River Dr & Alden Nash Ave 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Grand River Dr & Alden Nash Ave Area home (around $482,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $86k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,209 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,209/mo | $85,580 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,695/mo | $98,529 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,857/mo | $102,859 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$42K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$339K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Grand River Dr & Alden Nash Ave Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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
Lowell Charter Township
Source: lowelltwp.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
~$889/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,484 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well (limited municipal water)
Largely rural on private well; township utility dept for serviced areas.
Lowell Charter Township sewer (serviced areas); septic rural
Township water/sewer dept handles serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Lowell Light & Power. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressLowell Area Fire & Emergency Services Authority
Joint authority of City of Lowell + Lowell Twp + Vergennes Twp.
Services for Lowell · Source: lowelltwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Grand River Dr & Alden Nash Ave 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
Bradford Dickinson White Nature Preserve
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(10)
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
Bobbie Sue's Roadhouse
Restaurant
New Union Brewery
Bar
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
Bar
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(1)
Lowell Senior High
School
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Gee Dr & Foreman St Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Grand River Dr & Alden Nash Ave Area
- What do homes cost in Grand River Dr & Alden Nash Ave Area?
- The median home value in Grand River Dr & Alden Nash Ave Area is about $482,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Grand River Dr & Alden Nash Ave Area housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Grand River Dr & Alden Nash Ave Area right now, and 12 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Grand River Dr & Alden Nash Ave Area?
- Grand River Dr & Alden Nash Ave Area is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Grand River Dr & Alden Nash Ave Area walkable?
- Grand River Dr & Alden Nash Ave Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
