The Dales
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $380K·Walkability 3.1/10·Schools 7.0/10
There's something genuinely nice about waking up in The Dales and looking out toward open land—18 acres of it—without feeling boxed in by density. You're far enough from the highway rush that you actually notice the seasons changing, but close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (26 minutes) that you're not sacrificing convenience. A grocery store is about an 11-minute walk, a restaurant within 9 minutes on foot, and there's a park equally close by. With 24 restaurants and a dozen grocery stores within a mile or two, you get the actual amenities of a place without the feel of being crammed into one.
Why people love it here
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 1.8 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Hidden Lake — 1.7 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 9 min bike
- Unnamed bike_path: 5 min drive
$380K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in The Dales
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,580/mo
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3 homes sold in The Dales 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
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
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Frequently asked about The Dales
- What do homes cost in The Dales?
- The median home value in The Dales is about $380,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Dales housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in The Dales right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve The Dales?
- The Dales is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is The Dales walkable?
- The Dales scores 3.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.