Village of Charleston
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $730K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 7.0/10
Village of Charleston spreads across 115 acres of West Michigan land where lots average nearly 1.5 acres—the kind of space that lets you breathe without seeing your neighbor's mailbox. The subdivision feeds into Allendale Public Schools. A grocery run means a short drive (12 stores within 2 miles), and the nearest restaurant and coffee shop are both under two miles away. Downtown Grand Rapids is 29 minutes south; if the beach calls, Grand Haven is 30 minutes west. Deer Creek Park sits less than a mile out, which is handy when you've got this much land but want a change of scenery. It's the kind of place where you get genuine acreage without losing access to the things you actually need.
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Why people love it here
1.5 acre avg lots
- 54 homes
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 3.1 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
$730K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Village of Charleston
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,956/mo
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4 homes sold in Village of Charleston this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Allendale Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$730K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
54
Median Lot Size
1.2 ac
0.99 ac – 3.2 ac
Homeowner Rate
88.5%
Principal residence
Expected Rent
$1,750/mo
$1,550 – $1,975 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
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
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Eastmanville Bayou Park
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Ravine Park Trails
Deer Creek Park Launch
Snap Fitness
48th/Lake Michigan (SB)
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in Village of Charleston 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 Village of Charleston home (around $730,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $131k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,917 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,917/mo | $131,122 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,659/mo | $150,919 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,909/mo | $157,573 |
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.
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
~$921/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,446 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 Township · Source: allendalemi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Village of Charleston 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Deer Creek Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(6)
Aldi
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
The Nest Egg Cafe
Restaurant
Bamboo Express
Restaurant
El Aztecas
Restaurant
5 de Mayo Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Café
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Bar
Main Street Pub
Pub
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Bar
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
White School Number 2
Red School
Rankins School
Toothacre School
Diamond School
+2 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 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 Village of Charleston
- What do homes cost in Village of Charleston?
- The median home value in Village of Charleston is about $730,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Village of Charleston housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Village of Charleston right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Village of Charleston?
- Village of Charleston is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Village of Charleston walkable?
- Village of Charleston scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.