Alpine Center
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Alpine Center is a neighborhood, part of Walker Charter Academy and about 4 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $300,000.
11 homes for sale·Median $300K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 4.5/10
On the northwest side of Grand Rapids, about three miles from downtown, this is the residential grid that fills in behind the Alpine Avenue shopping corridor. The streets run along Bristol Avenue NW between 3 Mile and 4 Mile Roads, and the footprint straddles a municipal seam — part of it sits in the city of Grand Rapids, part crosses into the city of Walker, with the same corridor and the same schools shared on both sides of the line. "Alpine Center" is really a composite label for that pocket; the names you'll actually hear in listings are Alpine Estates, the Alpine corridor, and the NW side. The Alpine name traces to Alpine Avenue (signed as M-37), the corridor that lends its prefix to the township and the subdivisions around it — the origin of the name itself isn't documented in the record, so that's as far as the history goes.
Why people love it here
$300K median
- 25 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Alpine Estates Park: 9 min bike
- Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail: 8 min bike
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25 homes sold in Alpine Center this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Alpine Estates Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Walker Charter Academy
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Living in Alpine Center: the details
Is Alpine Center a good place to live?
Alpine Center is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — 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 Walker Charter Academy. Expect prices centered around $300,000.
What does it cost to live in Alpine Center?
The median home value in Alpine Center is about $300,000. There are 11 homes for sale here right now and 25 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Alpine Center
- What do homes cost in Alpine Center?
- The median home value in Alpine Center is about $300,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Alpine Center housing market?
- there are 11 homes for sale in Alpine Center right now, and 25 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Alpine Center?
- Alpine Center is served by Walker Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kenowa Hills High School (6/10).
- Is Alpine Center walkable?
- Alpine Center scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.












