River St & Grand St Area
Space and nature
The quick answer
River St & Grand St Area is a neighborhood, part of Allegan Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $227,000.
16 homes for sale·Median $227K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 5.3/10
When you pull up to River St and Grand St, you're met with the sound of the Kalamazoo River running nearby and the sight of mature trees lining streets that feel genuinely walkable—it's the kind of neighborhood where you can step outside and hit a grocery or restaurant within moments. The area sits right in the heart of Allegan city, so you're surrounded by the character of a small downtown with three breweries, the historic Regent Theatre, and the energy of a place that hosts one of Michigan's largest antique shows. Homes here run around two and a half acres on average, giving you real land and breathing room while staying connected to actual street life.
Why people love it here
2.4 acre avg lots
- 60 homes
Near the water
- Lake Allegan — 1.7 mi
- 23 parks within 1 mile
- Jaycee Park: 15 min walk
- Mahan Park: 6 min bike
$227K median
- 40 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in River St & Grand St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,544/mo
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40 homes sold in River St & Grand St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale · Houses
$220K
36 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$249K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
23
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Cook Street Park
0.4 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cook Street Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
23
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Allegan
1.7 mi
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
School District: Allegan Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Village Market Food Center
java shack
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Jaycee Park
+1 more
Playground in River St & Grand St Area
Littlejohn Lake
+1 more
Beach in Alpha Manor No 1 Area
Dog Park in Frost Sub Area
Unnamed bike_path
Old Regent Theatre
Crime in River St & Grand St Area 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 Allegan.
Allegan crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced River St & Grand St Area home (around $227,450) at today's 6.55% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,520 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,520/mo | $40,534 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,750/mo | $46,662 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,827/mo | $48,715 |
Estimates use a 6.55% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
5 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$23K
Per listing
Who actually lends in River St & Grand St Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Allegan
Source: cityofallegan.org · 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
~$900/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,299 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic / Waste Management)
Curbside via DPW/contracted hauler; confirm with city.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressAllegan Fire District
City partners with Allegan Fire District.
Services for Allegan · Source: cityofallegan.org
Utility, solar, and service details for River St & Grand St Area 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(2)
Grocery Store
The Grocery Outlet Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🏫 Schools(15)
School
School
School
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Frost Sub Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Living in River St & Grand St Area: the details
Is River St & Grand St Area a good place to live?
River St & Grand St Area is a strong fit if you want room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Allegan Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $227,000.
What does it cost to live in River St & Grand St Area?
Homes in River St & Grand St Area sell for a median of about $227,000. There are 16 homes for sale here right now and 40 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about River St & Grand St Area
- What do homes cost in River St & Grand St Area?
- The median home value in River St & Grand St Area is about $227,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the River St & Grand St Area housing market?
- there are 16 homes for sale in River St & Grand St Area right now, and 40 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve River St & Grand St Area?
- River St & Grand St Area is served by Allegan Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Allegan Online K8 (7/10).
- Is River St & Grand St Area walkable?
- River St & Grand St Area scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.