Happy Allen Park
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $330K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 10.0/10
Happy Allen Park sits on eight quietly developed acres in the Garbow Plat Area, where homes cluster around modest quarter-acre lots and median values hover around $281K. The real draw is proximity—Campau Lake is just a fifth of a mile away, with a public access point a four-minute walk from most addresses, and a boat launch right there if you've got a canoe or small motorboat. Downtown Grand Rapids is twenty-six minutes out, Gerald R. Ford Airport thirteen, which means you're close enough to the city without feeling it. There are eighteen restaurants within a mile (an eleven-minute walk to the nearest), so you're not stranded for dinner. Schools fall under Caledonia Community Schools. It's the kind of place where you get land and access without pretense—everyday suburban living with a lake at your back door.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Campau Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Campau Lake Public Access: 7 min walk
- Kettle Lake: 13 min walk
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.7 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$330K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Happy Allen Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,240/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Campau Lake Public Access
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Campau Lake
0.2 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
+1 more
Kindred Roots Cafe
Saskatoon Golf Club
Campau Lake Public Access
+1 more
Ruehs Park Playground
Kettle Lake
+1 more
East Paris Nature Park Trail
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Campau Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Crime in Happy Allen Park 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 Happy Allen Park home (around $329,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,194 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,194/mo | $58,514 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,526/mo | $67,367 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,637/mo | $70,328 |
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
Caledonia Charter Township
Source: caledoniatownship.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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,271 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Caledonia Township municipal water (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); private well rural
Township owns water system serving a portion; operated by Infrastructure Alternatives. Emergency hotline 616-732-4908.
Caledonia Township municipal sewer (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); septic rural
Township sewer serves a portion; rural on individual septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron since 1995.
Caledonia Township Fire Department
Covers 36 sq mi; chief + FT inspector + 6 FT + 14 paid-on-call + 2 PT.
Services for Caledonia · Source: caledoniatownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Happy Allen Park 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(3)
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Bricks at Campau Corner
Restaurant
Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
Alto Bar
Bar
Alto American Legion Post 528
Bar
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(1)
Kettle Lake School
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
North Shore Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Frequently asked about Happy Allen Park
- What do homes cost in Happy Allen Park?
- The median home value in Happy Allen Park is about $329,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Happy Allen Park housing market?
- no homes are listed in Happy Allen Park right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Happy Allen Park?
- Happy Allen Park is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Happy Allen Park walkable?
- Happy Allen Park scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.