Little Bass Creek
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $363K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
You'll want to catch this place in late afternoon, when the light hits the tree line and the whole development settles into that golden hour calm. Little Bass Creek spreads across 39 acres of rolling land in the Dewpointe East Area, where each condo sits on roughly 0.63 acres—enough breathing room that you're not stacked on top of your neighbors, but close enough that the community still feels connected. The median home value hovers around $623K, and the Ottawa Area ISD covers schools here. Grand Haven's beaches are about 27 minutes away when you need salt air and sand, while downtown Grand Rapids is a half-hour drive if you're headed that direction for dinner or work. Allendale Community Park lands about 2.8 miles out if you want to stretch your legs, and the nearest grocery and restaurant options sit roughly 3 miles away—close enough that running errands doesn't eat up your whole afternoon, but far enough that you're genuinely out here on your own land.
Why people love it here
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 2.1 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Hidden Lake — 1.8 mi
- Hidden Lake: 7 min drive
- Allendale Community Park: 8 min drive
$363K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Little Bass Creek
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,461/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
Allendale Community Park
2.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
1.8 mi
Median Sale Price
$363K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
35
Complex Size
39.5 ac
35 units
Homeowner Rate
100%
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
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Embassy Bar & Grill
Allendale Community Park
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Bass River Equestrian Trail
Ottawa Riverside County Park Launch
Snap Fitness
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in Little Bass Creek 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 Little Bass Creek home (around $362,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,411 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,411/mo | $64,296 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,776/mo | $74,024 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,898/mo | $77,278 |
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
~$928/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,492 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Little Bass Creek 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(12)
Mr. Burger
Restaurant
Allendale Grill
Restaurant
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(3)
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Café
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
Allendale Community Park
Bass River Recreation Area
Burr Oak Landing East Open Space Area
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
East Loop (Section 3)
Bike Path
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(3)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Mitten Child Care
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about Little Bass Creek
- What do homes cost in Little Bass Creek?
- The median home value in Little Bass Creek is about $362,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Little Bass Creek?
- Little Bass Creek is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Little Bass Creek walkable?
- Little Bass Creek scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.