Altamont
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Altamont is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools and about 3 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $234,000.
1 home for sale·Median $234K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 4.1/10
The moment you turn onto these streets, you notice the trees—big mature ones overhead, not the skinny kind planted last decade—and small brick or wood-frame homes sitting on modest lots with actual front porches where people clearly spend time. This is a residential pocket of Wyoming, close enough to the commercial spine that a grocery store is practically at your doorstep, yet far enough removed that the feel is neighborhood, not corridor. Downtown Grand Rapids is seven and a half minutes away; you're not isolated, just set back. The schools fall under Grand Rapids Public Schools, and there's real transit access—a stop within steps if you need it. What sells these blocks is the balance: restaurants number in the dozens within walking distance, Sherwood Forest park is a six-minute walk, and if you want to launch a boat, Butterworth Park is under three miles out. The homes themselves range from compact bungalows to three-bedroom ranches, many recently renovated with new kitchens, flooring, and basements finished out—the kind of incremental work that signals people are staying put. It's not a showpiece neighborhood; it's a place where the appeal is proximity, walkability to actual amenities, and enough green space that you don't feel stacked on top of your neighbors.
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Why people love it here
$234K median
- 12 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Clyde Park/26th (NB): 3 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Tennyson Drive Southwest: 7 min walk
- Unnamed park: 10 min walk
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Median home price in Altamont
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,586/mo
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12 homes sold in Altamont this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$234K
12 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Sherwood Forest
0.3 mi
Expected Rent
$1,075/mo
$975 – $1,150 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Latin American Super Market
+1 more
Golden 28
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
Anazeh Sands Billiards
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Tennyson Drive Southwest
dog_park
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Clyde Park/26th (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Wyoming Branch
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sherwood Forest
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Altamont 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 Wyoming.
Wyoming crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Altamont home (around $233,550) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,573 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,573/mo | $41,950 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,811/mo | $48,284 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,890/mo | $50,413 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
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
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,348 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Altamont 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(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Golden 28
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Footies hot dogs
Restaurant
Restaurante Y Pupuseria Las Comadres
Restaurant
Lunch App
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
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🍺 Bars(14)
Log Cabin
Bar
Anazeh Sands Billiards
Bar
Le Petit Chateau Sport Bar And Restaurant
Bar
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Rogers Lane School
Burton School
Godfrey School
Wyoming High School
School
Buchanan Elementary School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
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Living in Altamont: the details
Is Altamont a good place to live?
If you're after a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids, Altamont is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $234,000.
What does it cost to live in Altamont?
The typical home in Altamont goes for around $234,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 12 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Altamont
- What do homes cost in Altamont?
- The median home value in Altamont is about $233,550. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Altamont housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Altamont right now, and 12 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Altamont?
- Altamont is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wyoming High School (5/10).
- Is Altamont walkable?
- Altamont scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
