Pearline Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $510K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 7.0/10
Craftsman homes with stone and vinyl exteriors sit on modest lots across Pearline Estates' 14 acres, each averaging just over a quarter-acre—tight enough to feel like a real neighborhood, spacious enough to have a yard. The subdivision fronts a pond, and two parks lie within a mile, including an unnamed one just 0.8 miles away. You're about 25 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and half an hour from Grand Haven beach, which matters on summer weekends. A grocery store and restaurant are each a 12-minute walk; coffee is 15 minutes on foot. The median home here runs around $127K, making it accessible in a way that feels honest. Allendale Public Schools serves the area. Within a mile, 72 restaurants and a dozen grocery stores give you real options without needing to drive far—the kind of density that means you're not isolated, but you're not cramped either.
Why people love it here
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 1.9 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
$510K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 2 min walk
- Dewpointe West Area Trail: 2 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Pearline Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,462/mo
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7 homes sold in Pearline Estates this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Allendale Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$510K
7 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
26
Median Lot Size
0.40 ac
0.34 ac – 0.61 ac
Homeowner Rate
50%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
5 de Mayo Mexican Grill & Bar
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Main Street Pub
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Ravine Park Trails
Unnamed bike path
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Greek Housing (EB)
+1 more
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in Pearline 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 Pearline Estates home (around $510,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $90k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,392 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,392/mo | $90,457 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,905/mo | $104,145 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,077/mo | $108,722 |
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
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Pearline 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.
🛒 Grocery(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
5 de Mayo Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
El Aztecas
Restaurant
Fast Food
Bamboo Express
Restaurant
The Nest Egg Cafe
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
Main Street Pub
Pub
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Bar
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Bar
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
White School Number 2
Sand Creek School
Red School
Baldwin Street Middle School
School
+2 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ 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
Frequently asked about Pearline Estates
- What do homes cost in Pearline Estates?
- The median home value in Pearline Estates is about $510,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pearline Estates housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Pearline Estates right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Pearline Estates?
- Pearline Estates is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Pearline Estates walkable?
- Pearline Estates scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.