Riverfront Plz & Ely St Area
Wide open spaces
The quick answer
Riverfront Plz & Ely St Area is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Allegan Area Educational Service Agency. Homes here typically sell for around $265,000.
1 home for sale·Median $265K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 5.3/10
Sitting right along the Kalamazoo River in Allegan city, this 77-acre pocket hugs both Riverfront Plaza and Ely Street with a mix of commercial and residential parcels averaging about 2 acres each—plenty of breathing room by small-town standards. Downtown Allegan's three breweries, antique shops, and the historic Regent Theatre sit within steps, and Hanson Park with its splash pad is a quick 2-minute walk away if you need to cool off. Grocery stores and restaurants cluster nearby, so you won't be making long trips for basics, though a coffee run might take about 14 minutes. The area catches the river's personality without the constant hustle; Grand Rapids is roughly 50 minutes north if you need bigger-city options. Homes here average around $300K to $400K, reflecting the quieter pace and the space you're actually getting.
Why people love it here
2.0 acre avg lots
- 25 homes
Park-rich area
- 36 parks within 1 mile
- Hanson Park/Splash Pad: 3 min walk
- Mahan Park: 4 min walk
Walkable for daily errands
- Old Regent Theatre: 2 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Riverfront Plz & Ely St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,799/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$265K
2 recent sales
Parks Nearby
36
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Hanson Park/Splash Pad
0.1 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hanson Park/Splash Pad
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
36
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Village Market Food Center
Pizza Hut
Biggby Coffee
Hanson Park/Splash Pad
Hanson Park Playground
+1 more
Beach in Alpha Manor No 1 Area
Dog Park in Frost Sub Area
Unnamed bike_path
Old Regent Theatre
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
School District: Allegan Area Educational Service Agency
Crime in Riverfront Plz & Ely 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 Riverfront Plz & Ely St Area home (around $265,000) at today's 6.55% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,771 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,771/mo | $47,226 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,039/mo | $54,366 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,128/mo | $56,758 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Allegan
Source: cityofallegan.org · unconfirmed
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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.
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City partners with Allegan Fire District.
Services for Allegan · Source: cityofallegan.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Riverfront Plz & Ely 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(16)
School
School
School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Frost Sub Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Living in Riverfront Plz & Ely St Area: the details
Is Riverfront Plz & Ely St Area a good place to live?
If you're after room to spread out on larger lots, Riverfront Plz & Ely St Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Allegan Area Educational Service Agency. Expect prices centered around $265,000.
What does it cost to live in Riverfront Plz & Ely St Area?
The typical home in Riverfront Plz & Ely St Area goes for around $265,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 2 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Riverfront Plz & Ely St Area
- What do homes cost in Riverfront Plz & Ely St Area?
- The median home value in Riverfront Plz & Ely St Area is about $265,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Riverfront Plz & Ely St Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Riverfront Plz & Ely St Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Riverfront Plz & Ely St Area?
- Riverfront Plz & Ely St Area is served by Allegan Area Educational Service Agency. Its highest-rated assigned school is Allegan Online K8 (7/10).
- Is Riverfront Plz & Ely St Area walkable?
- Riverfront Plz & Ely St Area scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
