The Dales
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $370K·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
$370K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in The Dales
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,508/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Allendale Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
1.7 mi
Recent Sale Price
$370K
2 recent sales
Units
75
Complex Size
18.3 ac
75 units
Homeowner Rate
97.3%
Principal residence
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Bamboo Express
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
+1 more
Main St. Pub - Allendale
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Ravine Park Trails
Unnamed bike_path
Deer Creek Park Launch
Snap Fitness
Enclave Apartments
+1 more
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in The Dales 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 The Dales home (around $369,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $66k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,458 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,458/mo | $65,537 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,830/mo | $75,454 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,954/mo | $78,770 |
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.
Homeowners Association
THE DALES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
Source: keegstrateam.com · unconfirmed
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 The Dales 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(11)
The Nest Egg Cafe
Restaurant
Bamboo Express
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
El Aztecas
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Café
Café
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Bar
Main Street Pub
Pub
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Bar
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
White School Number 2
Red School
Rankins School
Toothacre School
+2 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(22)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+19 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Mitten Child Care
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
Seidman House
Frequently asked about The Dales
- What do homes cost in The Dales?
- The median home value in The Dales is about $369,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Dales housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in The Dales right now, and 2 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.