Mel Scott Plat
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $256K·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 7.0/10
Mel Scott Plat is a small, tight subdivision—just 7 acres carved into quarter-acre lots where homes cluster close enough that you actually see your neighbors' yards. Median prices hover around $379K, placing it squarely in the middle of what West Michigan expects to pay for a modest suburban address. What matters more is location: downtown Grand Rapids is 26 minutes away, and the beach at Grand Haven sits just under 28 minutes, so you're not landlocked to one destination. Allendale Community Park is an 8-minute walk, and there are a dozen restaurants and a similar number of grocers within a mile—the kind of everyday infrastructure that makes errands manageable without constant car trips. Schools feed into Allendale Public Schools. The plat sits within Dewpointe West Area, a larger pocket that offers the bones of suburban living without feeling isolated—close enough to resources, far enough from the noise.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Hidden Lake — 0.9 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Allendale Community Park: 11 min walk
- Hidden Lake: 3 min drive
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 1.0 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
$256K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Mel Scott Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,740/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
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
0.9 mi
Median Sale Price
$256K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
13
Median Lot Size
0.37 ac
0.25 ac – 0.73 ac
Homeowner Rate
92.3%
Principal residence
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Allendale Grill
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Allendale Community Park
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Ravine Park Trails
Unnamed bike_path
Deer Creek Park Launch
Snap Fitness
Enclave Apartments
+1 more
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in Mel Scott Plat 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 Mel Scott Plat home (around $256,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,704 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,704/mo | $45,450 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,962/mo | $52,328 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,049/mo | $54,627 |
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
~$918/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,426 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 Mel Scott Plat 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)
Allendale Grill
Restaurant
Mr. Burger
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)
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Bar
Main Street Pub
Pub
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Bar
+4 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
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 Mel Scott Plat
- What do homes cost in Mel Scott Plat?
- The median home value in Mel Scott Plat is about $256,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Mel Scott Plat?
- Mel Scott Plat is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Mel Scott Plat walkable?
- Mel Scott Plat scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.