Tallmadge
Surrounded by nature
Median $460K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 5.0/10
...and what you get is genuine rural Michigan—the kind of place where a 15-minute drive lands you downtown, but stepping outside feels like you're nowhere near the city. Wooded lots run deep here, creeks wind through properties, and the parks have actual equipment instead of just a swing set. The historical collection at the Township Hall speaks to people who've bothered to document what came before; there's a Little Free Library by the playground, tennis and pickleball courts you can use anytime. Out here in Tallmadge charter township, acreage matters—homes sit on multiple acres as standard, with fireplaces and three-season porches that suggest someone's thought about how to actually live on land.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Fennessy Lake — 1.7 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Tallmadge Township Park: 6 min bike
- Unnamed bike_path: 11 min bike
$460K median
- 21 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Tallmadge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,123/mo
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21 homes sold in Tallmadge this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Coopersville Area Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Freddy's
The Depot Cafe
The Pickle Back
Tallmadge Township Park
Unnamed playground
Fennessy Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Sand Creek Trail
Unnamed bike_path
Deer Creek Park Launch
Family Fitness
Leonard/Wilson (EB)
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Crime in Tallmadge 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 Tallmadge home (around $460,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $83k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,101 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,101/mo | $82,690 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,569/mo | $95,173 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,726/mo | $99,370 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$47K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$350K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Tallmadge, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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
Tallmadge Charter Township
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Solar potential
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,352 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Tallmadge · Source: tallmadge.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Tallmadge 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(6)
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🍕 Restaurants(8)
Freddy's
Fast Food
Uccello's
Restaurant
Interurban Depot Cafe
Restaurant
New Beginnings
Restaurant
Rinaldi Pizza & Sub Shop
Restaurant
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☕ Coffee(10)
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🍺 Bars(9)
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🏫 Schools(17)
Sand Creek School
Diamond School
School
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🌳 Parks(4)
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🚴 Trails(6)
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⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
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Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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👶 Childcare(2)
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Frequently asked about Tallmadge
- What do homes cost in Tallmadge?
- The median home value in Tallmadge is about $460,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Tallmadge housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Tallmadge right now, and 21 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Tallmadge?
- Tallmadge is served by Coopersville Area Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Coopersville Middle School (7/10).
- Is Tallmadge walkable?
- Tallmadge scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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