Randall Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $380K·Walkability 4.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
You'll drive past what looks like standard suburban sprawl before realizing you've landed in an 11-acre subdivision where the lots actually breathe—each one about four-tenths of an acre—and the median home value hovers around $541K. A grocery is an 8-minute walk, a restaurant 7 minutes, and there are 78 of them within a mile, which means you're not trapped in the food court tier of suburbia. Downtown Grand Rapids is 24 minutes out; Grand Haven's beach is 30, so neither feels like a weekend expedition. The Allendale Public Schools district covers this area, and two parks sit within the immediate neighborhood, plus an unnamed one about a 13-minute walk if you need grass that isn't your own. You're technically part of the Dewpointe East Area, but Randall Estates itself feels like the kind of place where the lot lines matter more than the name on the mailbox—close enough to amenities to skip the errand run, far enough that you're not paying downtown rent.
Why people love it here
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 2.0 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
$380K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 8 min walk
- Dewpointe West Area Trail: 8 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Randall Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,580/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
$380K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
20
Median Lot Size
0.39 ac
0.27 ac – 0.59 ac
Homeowner Rate
95%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
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
Tim Hortons
Main Street Pub
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Ravine Park Trails
Unnamed bike_path
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Enclave Apartments
+1 more
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in Randall 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 Randall Estates home (around $380,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,527 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,527/mo | $67,400 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,910/mo | $77,598 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,038/mo | $81,008 |
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 Randall 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(9)
5 de Mayo Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
Fast Food
El Aztecas
Restaurant
Bamboo Express
Restaurant
The Nest Egg Cafe
Restaurant
+4 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(6)
White School Number 2
Red School
Sand Creek School
Baldwin Street Middle School
School
+1 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
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 Randall Estates
- What do homes cost in Randall Estates?
- The median home value in Randall Estates is about $380,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Randall Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Randall Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Randall Estates?
- Randall Estates is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Randall Estates walkable?
- Randall Estates scores 4.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.