Hidden Shores
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $530K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 7.0/10
Hidden Lake sits just a tenth of a mile from the front doors—close enough that you notice the water's presence in the morning light and evening quiet. The 46-acre development spreads across a landscape where trees still outnumber houses, and the lots average a third of an acre, giving condos here genuine breathing room without the full-lot maintenance. You're equidistant from two different kinds of escape: downtown Grand Rapids is 26.8 minutes south, while Grand Haven's beach and lakefront shops are the same 26.8 minutes west, so the choice between urban dinner or sand feels equally accessible.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Hidden Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Hidden Lake: 1 min walk
- Allendale Community Park: 12 min bike
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 0.5 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
$530K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Hidden Shores
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,595/mo
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4 homes sold in Hidden Shores this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased 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
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
0.0 mi
Median Sale Price
$530K
4 sales in last 12mo
Units
69
Complex Size
46.3 ac
69 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
Mr. Burger
+1 more
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
+1 more
Main Street Pub
+1 more
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 Shores 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 Shores home (around $529,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $94k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,522 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,522/mo | $93,916 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,055/mo | $108,127 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,233/mo | $112,879 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Hidden Shores Homeowners Association
Source: hiddenshoreshoa.org · unconfirmed
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 Shores 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 Street Pub
Pub
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Bar
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Bar
+4 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Dewpointe West Area Trail
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 Shores
- What do homes cost in Hidden Shores?
- The median home value in Hidden Shores is about $529,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hidden Shores housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Hidden Shores right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hidden Shores?
- Hidden Shores is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Hidden Shores walkable?
- Hidden Shores scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.