Parkside Estates
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $475K·Walkability 3.6/10·Schools 7.0/10
Parkside Estates sits in a 16-acre slice of the Dewpointe West Area, where lots run close to three-quarters of an acre—enough breathing room without the maintenance sprawl of actual country. You're a quick walk from a grocery store and coffee, and if you're the type to eat out often, there are 72 restaurants within a mile, which means you'll never have to defend the same choice twice. The school district is Allendale Public Schools. Homes here sit around $563K, and downtown Grand Rapids is about 25 minutes away when you need it—close enough to feel connected, far enough that you can genuinely choose not to go. The beach at Grand Haven is a similar drive, which never hurts on a Saturday.
Why people love it here
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 2.1 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
34,147 sq ft avg lots
- 4 homes
$475K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Parkside Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,224/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Allendale Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$475K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
4
Median Lot Size
0.86 ac
0.26 ac – 1.2 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Bamboo Express
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
+1 more
Main St. Pub - Allendale
+1 more
Unnamed 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 Parkside Estates 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 Parkside Estates home (around $474,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $84k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,159 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,159/mo | $84,241 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,637/mo | $96,987 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,797/mo | $101,250 |
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 Parkside Estates 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
Unnamed park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
5 de Mayo Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
Bamboo Express
Restaurant
The Nest Egg Cafe
Restaurant
El Aztecas
Restaurant
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Bar
Main Street Pub
Pub
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Bar
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
White School Number 2
Red School
Sand Creek School
Rankins School
+2 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(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 Parkside Estates
- What do homes cost in Parkside Estates?
- The median home value in Parkside Estates is about $474,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Parkside Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Parkside Estates right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Parkside Estates?
- Parkside Estates is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Parkside Estates walkable?
- Parkside Estates scores 3.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.