Standale
Walkable with great nature access
Median $350K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 5.0/10
Out here, the first thing you notice is how close everything is—Lake Michigan Drive running right through with shops and services on both sides, Grand Valley State just a short drive up the road, and downtown Grand Rapids maybe 15 minutes away if traffic cooperates. The neighborhood itself is mostly 1970s-to-'90s construction: solid three- and four-bedroom single-family homes and mobile homes, with plenty of open floor plans and decks where you can actually see your backyard. A quiet cul-de-sac or a lot with ravine views is the kind of thing that matters when you're choosing where to land.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lake life
- Fennessy Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Walker Community Park: 13 min walk
- Fred Meijer Standale Trail: 10 min bike
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.9 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
$350K median
- 137 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Standale
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,376/mo
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137 homes sold in Standale this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
ALDI
Panera Bread
Starbucks
Cesar's Pub
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Walker Community Park
Walker Community Park Playground
Stafford Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Sand Creek Trail
Covell Dog Park
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Family Fitness
Wilson/Faircrest (NB)
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Rite Aid
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Standale 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Standale home (around $350,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,359 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,359/mo | $62,916 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,716/mo | $72,414 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,835/mo | $75,607 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$131K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Standale, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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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.
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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 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 private hauler
Sheriff district car covers 4 townships; Alpine contracts an additional dedicated patrol shift.
Alpine Township Fire Department
Combination dept; full-time chief/inspector + 6 FT + paid-on-call; 3 stations.
Services for Alpine · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Standale 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(21)
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🍕 Restaurants(6)
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☕ Coffee(10)
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🍺 Bars(12)
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🏫 Schools(30)
Empire Beauty School
Cummings Elementary School
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💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(4)
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🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
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⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
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🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
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Frequently asked about Standale
- What do homes cost in Standale?
- The median home value in Standale is about $350,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Standale housing market?
- there are 34 homes for sale in Standale right now, and 137 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Standale?
- Standale is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Cummings Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Standale walkable?
- Standale scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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