Leonard Street & 48th Avenue Area
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The quick answer
Leonard Street & 48th Avenue Area is a neighborhood, part of Allendale Public School District and about 11 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $323,000.
Median $323K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 7.3/10
Out here you're looking at substantial acreage—think one-and-a-half to six-acre lots with room between neighbors, the kind of setting where you're more likely to spot deer and wild turkeys than to hear a car pass. The Grand River runs along the edges of the area, and it's the draw for people who want a fishing dock or a weekend cabin vibe without leaving the region; a boat launch is about three miles away if you're serious about it. Coffee shops and a handful of restaurants cluster nearby—the closest café is under a mile, and you can walk to dinner in about twelve minutes—but the real character here is rural residential, with homes set well back from the road on wooded or open land. Grand Rapids is a straightforward drive, around 26 minutes, and Allendale Public School District handles the schools; the township itself has grown substantially while keeping its rural bones intact.
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Why people love it here
$323K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Leonard Street & 48th Avenue Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,196/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Allendale Public School District
Recent Sale Price
$323K
2 recent sales
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Cadence Place Condo Common Area
1.3 mi
Expected Rent
$1,650/mo
$1,450 – $1,850 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Chester's Chicken
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Main Street Pub
+1 more
Cadence Place Condo Common Area
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Ravine Park Trails
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Lake Michigan/Hightree Apts (WB)
+1 more
Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in Leonard Street & 48th Avenue Area 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 Leonard Street & 48th Avenue Area home (around $323,402) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,178 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,178/mo | $58,089 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,507/mo | $66,860 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,618/mo | $69,807 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$905/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,336 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Township · Source: allendalemi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Leonard Street & 48th Avenue Area 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cadence Place Condo Common Area
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Peppino's Pizza Express
Restaurant
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chester's Chicken
Restaurant
Fast Food
Murphy's Family Restaurant
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
Mug Shots Burgers and Brews
Bar
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Bar
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Bar
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Diamond School
Red School
White School Number 2
Sand Creek School
Lillie School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ 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
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Living in Leonard Street & 48th Avenue Area: the details
Is Leonard Street & 48th Avenue Area a good place to live?
If you're after a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids, Leonard Street & 48th Avenue Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Allendale Public School District. Expect prices centered around $323,000.
What does it cost to live in Leonard Street & 48th Avenue Area?
The typical home in Leonard Street & 48th Avenue Area goes for around $323,000. 2 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Leonard Street & 48th Avenue Area
- What do homes cost in Leonard Street & 48th Avenue Area?
- The median home value in Leonard Street & 48th Avenue Area is about $323,402. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Leonard Street & 48th Avenue Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Leonard Street & 48th Avenue Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Leonard Street & 48th Avenue Area?
- Leonard Street & 48th Avenue Area is served by Allendale Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Leonard Street & 48th Avenue Area walkable?
- Leonard Street & 48th Avenue Area scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
