Timber Creek Estates
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $399K·Walkability 2.9/10·Schools 7.0/10
Timber Creek Estates spreads across 26 acres with lots averaging a third of an acre—compact enough that you're not maintaining a small farm, but roomy enough that you're not stacked on top of your neighbors. Homes here run around $561K, and you're close enough to actual amenities that a quick drive gets you to half a dozen restaurants and grocery options within a mile. The Allendale Public Schools district serves the area, and if you need to head downtown, it's about 27 minutes; Grand Haven beach is just under 30. Allendale Community Park sits a short walk away, and Hidden Lake is half a mile if you want to get out on the water. It's the kind of subdivision where you get a bit of land and actual proximity to things, not a long slog to civilization.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Hidden Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Allendale Community Park: 6 min bike
- Hidden Lake: 7 min bike
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
$399K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Timber Creek Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,709/mo
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4 homes sold in Timber Creek Estates 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
Nearest Park
Allendale Community Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
0.4 mi
Median Sale Price
$399K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
61
Median Lot Size
0.30 ac
0.22 ac – 1.3 ac
Homeowner Rate
98.4%
Principal residence
Walkability
Limited
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
+1 more
Allendale Community Park
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Ravine Park Trails
Unnamed bike_path
Deer Creek Park Launch
Snap Fitness
Greek Housing (EB)
+1 more
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in Timber Creek Estates 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 Timber Creek Estates home (around $399,000) at today's 6.55% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $71k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,666 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,666/mo | $71,106 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,070/mo | $81,856 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,205/mo | $85,458 |
Estimates use a 6.55% 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.
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 Timber Creek Estates 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
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
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
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Frequently asked about Timber Creek Estates
- What do homes cost in Timber Creek Estates?
- The median home value in Timber Creek Estates is about $399,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Timber Creek Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Timber Creek Estates right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Timber Creek Estates?
- Timber Creek Estates is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Timber Creek Estates walkable?
- Timber Creek Estates scores 2.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.