Hidden Shores West
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $600K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 7.0/10
It's the kind of place where you actually use your outdoor space — 82 acres spread across Craftsman-style condos, each sitting on about a third of an acre, which means room to breathe without the headache of maintaining a sprawling yard. The development has its own private pond, and Hidden Lake is just 0.2 miles away if you want to kayak or sit on the water. Allendale Community Park lands about a mile down the road whenever you need the kids' playground or a trail. You're looking at homes in the $771K range, and what you're really getting is that suburban-but-not-isolated thing — grocery stores within a mile or two (six of them within two miles), a restaurant about a mile away if you don't feel like cooking, and Grand Haven beach is just under 30 minutes when you want the lakeshore. Downtown Grand Rapids is about the same drive. The Allendale Public Schools district covers the area, and you're in the broader Dewpointe East Area, which keeps you close enough to real amenities without feeling like you're living on top of them.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Hidden Lake within walking distance
- Hidden Lake: 8 min bike
- Allendale Community Park: 6 min drive
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
$600K median
- 13 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Hidden Shores West
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,073/mo
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13 homes sold in Hidden Shores West 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
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
0.2 mi
Median Sale Price
$600K
13 sales in last 12mo
Units
143
Complex Size
81.9 ac
143 units
Homeowner Rate
97.9%
Principal residence
Walkability
Car-dependent
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
Main Street Pub
Allendale Community Park
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Ravine Park Trails
Deer Creek Park Launch
Snap Fitness
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in Hidden Shores West 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 West home (around $600,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $106k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,991 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,991/mo | $106,421 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,595/mo | $122,523 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,797/mo | $127,908 |
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 Association (West phase) / The Villas of Hidden Shores
Source: jtbhomes.com · 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
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 West 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)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(5)
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
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 West
- What do homes cost in Hidden Shores West?
- The median home value in Hidden Shores West is about $600,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hidden Shores West housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Hidden Shores West right now, and 13 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hidden Shores West?
- Hidden Shores West is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Hidden Shores West walkable?
- Hidden Shores West scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.