Springfield West
Strong schools draw families here
Median $418K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 7.0/10
Springfield West spreads across 10 acres in Dewpointe East Area with a median home value around $629K, where condo lots average 0.28 acres and the footprint keeps things compact enough that a grocery store, coffee shop, or one of 66 nearby restaurants lands about a 15-minute walk away. Downtown Grand Rapids sits 24.9 minutes north, while Grand Haven's beach is roughly half an hour south—close enough for a weekend without feeling hemmed in by either. Three parks sit within a mile, including an unnamed one just 12 minutes on foot, and the nearest transit stop takes nine minutes to reach, which means car-free errands are genuinely possible here. With Allendale Public Schools serving the area, the community has the infrastructure of a larger region without the density—12 grocery stores within two miles give the place real choice, and the arrangement suggests someone designed this to feel less like a typical condo development and more like a neighborhood where you might actually walk for something other than exercise.
Why people love it here
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 2.3 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
$418K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 14 min walk
- Winding Creek Circle Common Area: 7 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Springfield West
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,834/mo
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3 homes sold in Springfield West 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
$418K
3 sales in last 12mo
Units
21
Complex Size
10.1 ac
21 units
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Culver's
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Main St. Pub - Allendale
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Ravine Park Trails
36th Avenue & Bauer Road Area Trail
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Greek Housing (EB)
+1 more
Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in Springfield West 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 Springfield West home (around $417,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,777 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,777/mo | $74,051 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,197/mo | $85,256 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,338/mo | $89,002 |
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 Springfield West 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(8)
Restaurant
616 Kabob Stop Express
Restaurant
5 de Mayo Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
+3 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(8)
White School Number 2
Sand Creek School
Baldwin Street Middle School
School
Red School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
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 Springfield West
- What do homes cost in Springfield West?
- The median home value in Springfield West is about $417,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Springfield West housing market?
- no homes are listed in Springfield West right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Springfield West?
- Springfield West is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Springfield West walkable?
- Springfield West scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.