Lake Allegan
Surrounded by nature
Median $550K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 5.5/10
This expansive 3,755-acre area in Kent County centers around the stunning all-sports Lake Allegan, offering some of the region's most desirable waterfront living. Properties here sit on generous lots averaging 0.71 acres, with many featuring significant lake frontage and wooded settings that back up to state land. The 1,695-acre lake provides year-round recreation including boating, fishing, swimming, and kayaking, while the surrounding landscape offers abundant wildlife viewing and outdoor activities.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Lake Allegan within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Allegan State Game Area: 5 min drive
- Lake Allegan: 6 min drive
$550K median
- 25 sales in last 12mo
Lake facts
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Median home price in Lake Allegan
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,734/mo
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25 homes sold in Lake Allegan this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Allegan State Game Area
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 6/10
School District: Allegan Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
The Grocery Outlet Store
Allegan State Game Area
Lake Allegan
Beach in Alpha Manor No 1 Area
Dog Park in Frost Sub Area
Unnamed bike_path
Old Regent Theatre
Crime in Lake Allegan 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Lake Allegan home (around $550,000) at today's 6.55% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $98k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,676 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,676/mo | $98,016 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,231/mo | $112,834 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,417/mo | $117,799 |
Estimates use a 6.55% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$185K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Valley Township
Source: valleytwp.org · 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
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,379 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard provider.
Confirm by addressHamilton Fire (north of 118th Ave) / Allegan Fire District (south)
Split coverage: Hamilton Fire north of 118th Ave (269-751-4444); area dept south (burn permits 269-686-5222).
Services for Valley · Source: valleytwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Lake Allegan 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(2)
The Grocery Outlet Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🏫 Schools(15)
Babylon School
School
School
School
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Frost Sub Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Frequently asked about Lake Allegan
- What do homes cost in Lake Allegan?
- The median home value in Lake Allegan is about $550,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lake Allegan housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Lake Allegan right now, and 25 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lake Allegan?
- Lake Allegan is served by Allegan Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Dawson Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Lake Allegan walkable?
- Lake Allegan scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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