Hidden Forest Estates
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $455K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
Late afternoon is when Hidden Forest Estates shows what it's got—sunlight threading through the trees that give the place its name, catching the brick and stone on homes that run around $716K. You've got about 9 acres of actual breathing room here, with lots averaging 0.4 acres, which means you're not on top of your neighbors but you're not isolated either. Hidden Lake sits just 0.4 miles away, and there's a grocery store and couple of restaurants within a short drive, so you're not roughing it. The coffee run is a bit farther at 2.4 miles, but if you're looking for dinner options, six different spots are within a mile—close enough to try something new without leaving the area.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Hidden Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Allendale Community Park: 4 min drive
- Hidden Lake: 3 min drive
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 0.7 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
$455K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Hidden Forest Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,089/mo
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Based 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
Allendale Community Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
0.4 mi
Recent Sale Price
$455K
1 recent sale
Units
12
Complex Size
8.5 ac
12 units
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Allendale Grill
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Allendale Community Park
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Ravine Park Trails
Unnamed bike_path
Deer Creek Park Launch
Snap Fitness
Enclave Apartments
+1 more
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in Hidden Forest Estates 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 Hidden Forest Estates home (around $455,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $81k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,026 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,026/mo | $80,702 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,484/mo | $92,913 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,637/mo | $96,997 |
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
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 ~6,427 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Allendale Charter Township Public Utilities
Township water distribution; 69.5 mi watermain, two towers.
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 · Source: allendalemi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Hidden Forest Estates 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(11)
Mr. Burger
Restaurant
Allendale Grill
Restaurant
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Café
+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
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 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
Frequently asked about Hidden Forest Estates
- What do homes cost in Hidden Forest Estates?
- The median home value in Hidden Forest Estates is about $455,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hidden Forest Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Hidden Forest Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hidden Forest Estates?
- Hidden Forest Estates is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Hidden Forest Estates walkable?
- Hidden Forest Estates scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.