West Allendale Area
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
West Allendale Area is a neighborhood, part of Allendale Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $525,000.
10 homes for sale·Median $525K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
You're out in a stretch of Allendale charter township that's got real breathing room—ranches and stone-built homes spread across six-plus thousand acres, with Bass River Recreation Area about a mile and a half away if you want to get outside. Lake Placid is right here, so water access is built into the neighborhood fabric, and when you need provisions, the nearest grocery and a solid cluster of restaurants are close enough that you're never scrambling. The Allendale Public Schools district covers this area, and if you're itching for a drive—say, to catch the Lake Michigan shore—Grand Haven is roughly 23 minutes out, while downtown Grand Rapids sits at about 30 minutes. It's the kind of place where you get land and quiet but aren't cut off from what you actually need.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Hidden Lake within walking distance
- Bass River Recreation Area: 12 min drive
- Hidden Lake: 7 min drive
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 2.3 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
$525K median
- 42 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in West Allendale Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,564/mo
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42 homes sold in West Allendale Area 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
Bass River Recreation Area
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
0.2 mi
Median Sale Price
$525K
42 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Bass River Recreation Area
1.5 mi
Expected Rent
$1,350/mo
$1,250 – $1,475 · estimated range
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Little Caesars
Main Street Pub
Hidden Lake
Beach in Stonewater
Bass River Equestrian Trail
Deer Creek Park Launch
Snap Fitness
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in West Allendale Area 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 West Allendale Area home (around $524,950) at today's 6.76% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $95k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,567 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,567/mo | $95,108 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,104/mo | $109,447 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,286/mo | $114,283 |
Estimates use a 6.76% 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.
Who actually lends in West Allendale Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$896/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,267 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
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 West Allendale Area 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Allendale Grill
Restaurant
Mr. Burger
Restaurant
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Café
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
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🏫 Schools(6)
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💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
East Loop (Section 3)
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(13)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Mitten Child Care
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
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Living in West Allendale Area: the details
Is West Allendale Area a good place to live?
West Allendale Area suits buyers looking for green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Allendale Public Schools. The going price is around $525,000.
What does it cost to live in West Allendale Area?
The median home value in West Allendale Area is about $525,000. There are 10 homes for sale here right now and 42 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about West Allendale Area
- What do homes cost in West Allendale Area?
- The median home value in West Allendale Area is about $524,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the West Allendale Area housing market?
- there are 10 homes for sale in West Allendale Area right now, and 42 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve West Allendale Area?
- West Allendale Area is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is West Allendale Area walkable?
- West Allendale Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
