The Villas of Hidden Shores
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $453K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 7.0/10
Your morning coffee run isn't a detour—there's one about a mile away, and if you need actual groceries, six stores sit within two miles, so the errands fold into everything else you're doing. The 19-acre community spreads across what feels like real space; average lots run nearly 19 acres, the kind of breathing room that makes you forget you're in a condo development at all. Hidden Lake sits just a tenth of a mile off, close enough that it's part of your landscape rather than a destination. Downtown Grand Rapids is a 27-minute drive, and the Grand Haven beaches are exactly the same distance—so a weekend there isn't some rare pilgrimage. The Allendale Public Schools serve the area, and Allendale Community Park is less than a mile over if you need a formal place to be outside. Homes here run around $614K, and what you're getting is land, quiet, and the kind of setup where you're not living on top of anyone.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Hidden Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Hidden Lake: 13 min walk
- Allendale Community Park: 11 min bike
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
$453K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in The Villas of Hidden Shores
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,072/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
Allendale Community Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
0.1 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Mr. Burger
+1 more
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
+1 more
Main Street Pub
Allendale Community Park
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Ravine Park Trails
Unnamed bike path
Deer Creek Park Launch
Snap Fitness
Greek Housing (EB)
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in The Villas of Hidden Shores 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 Villas of Hidden Shores home (around $452,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $80k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,010 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,010/mo | $80,259 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,465/mo | $92,403 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,617/mo | $96,464 |
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
Hidden Shores Homeowners Association
Source: hiddenshoreshoa.org · 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 ~6,427 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 Villas of Hidden Shores 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)
Mr. Burger
Restaurant
Allendale Grill
Restaurant
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Café
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
Main Street Pub
Pub
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Bar
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Bar
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(5)
💪 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(1)
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 The Villas of Hidden Shores
- What do homes cost in The Villas of Hidden Shores?
- The median home value in The Villas of Hidden Shores is about $452,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Villas of Hidden Shores housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in The Villas of Hidden Shores 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 Villas of Hidden Shores?
- The Villas of Hidden Shores is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is The Villas of Hidden Shores walkable?
- The Villas of Hidden Shores scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.