Placid Waters
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $585K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
Morning coffee tastes different when your view stretches across your own 0.92-acre lot toward Lake Placid. The condo community here spans 152 acres of ranch-style homes built in stone and vinyl, a deliberate spread that keeps neighbors far enough apart to feel like real property owners rather than residents of something crammed. You get the low-maintenance appeal of condo living without sacrificing the land beneath your feet — a rare pairing that reshapes what your daily routine actually looks like.
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Why people love it here
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 1.5 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
$585K median
- 23 sales in last 12mo
Near the water
- Hidden Lake — 0.8 mi
- Hidden Lake: 5 min drive
- Bass River Recreation Area: 17 min drive
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Median home price in Placid Waters
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,971/mo
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23 homes sold in Placid Waters 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
$585K
23 sales in last 12mo
Units
145
Complex Size
152.1 ac
145 units
Homeowner Rate
81.4%
Principal residence
Expected Rent
$1,350/mo
$1,175 – $1,500 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Allendale Community Park
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
0.8 mi
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
+1 more
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Embassy Bar & Grill
+1 more
Allendale Community Park
Hidden Lake
Bass River Equestrian Trail
Deer Creek Park Launch
Snap Fitness
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in Placid Waters 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 Placid Waters home (around $584,900) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $105k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,940 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,940/mo | $105,059 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,535/mo | $120,921 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,734/mo | $126,253 |
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
~$918/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,427 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 Township · Source: allendalemi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Placid Waters 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Mr. Burger
Restaurant
Allendale Grill
Restaurant
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Café
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
Allendale Community Park
Bass River Recreation Area
Burr Oak Landing East Open Space Area
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(15)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Mitten Child Care
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
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Frequently asked about Placid Waters
- What do homes cost in Placid Waters?
- The median home value in Placid Waters is about $584,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Placid Waters housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Placid Waters right now, and 23 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Placid Waters?
- Placid Waters is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Placid Waters walkable?
- Placid Waters scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.