Highland Trails
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $623K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 7.0/10
So you've got these condos spread across 63 acres, and each lot sits on about half an acre—plenty of room to breathe without feeling like you're managing a farm. Homes here run around $780K, and the whole thing flows into the Warner Street Area, which means you're positioned between actual space and real proximity to things. A grocery run or dinner out lands at about a mile and a half, six different stores within two miles if you want options, and there's a coffee shop a couple miles away when you need it. Schools fall under Allendale Public Schools. The character of this place is that it's genuinely suburban—you get the land and the quiet, but you're not stranded; downtown Grand Rapids is under 30 minutes, and if you want to grab the afternoon at Grand Haven beach, that's about 26 minutes from your driveway. Eastmanville Bayou Park sits a mile and a half out if you want to walk it or drive there quick, and Hidden Lake is just slightly farther. It's the kind of setup where you're trading density for breathing room, and the location makes sure that trade-off actually works—you're close enough to everything that "close enough" feels real.
Why people love it here
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 1.9 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Hidden Lake — 1.4 mi
- Eastmanville Bayou Park: 10 min bike
- Unnamed park: 12 min bike
$623K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Highland Trails
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,226/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
Eastmanville Bayou Park
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
1.4 mi
Recent Sale Price
$623K
2 recent sales
Units
63
Complex Size
63.2 ac
63 units
Homeowner Rate
98.3%
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
Allendale Grill
+1 more
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Eastmanville Bayou Park
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Bass River Equestrian Trail
Unnamed bike_path
Deer Creek Park Launch
Snap Fitness
Enclave Apartments
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in Highland Trails 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 Highland Trails home (around $622,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $110k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,140 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,140/mo | $110,411 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,767/mo | $127,118 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,976/mo | $132,704 |
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
~$921/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,446 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 Highland Trails 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Allendale Grill
Restaurant
Mr. Burger
Restaurant
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Café
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Bar
Main Street Pub
Pub
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Bar
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(6)
White School Number 2
Red School
Toothacre School
Rankins School
+1 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
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
+19 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Mitten Child Care
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
Seidman House
Frequently asked about Highland Trails
- What do homes cost in Highland Trails?
- The median home value in Highland Trails is about $622,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Highland Trails housing market?
- no homes are listed in Highland Trails right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Highland Trails?
- Highland Trails is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Highland Trails walkable?
- Highland Trails scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.