Woodbriar
Strong schools draw families here
Median $526K·Walkability 0.3/10·Schools 7.0/10
Driving through Woodbriar, you're moving through thirty acres where the rhythm slows just enough to feel intentional—wide lots averaging nearly an acre each, the kind of space that lets you breathe without feeling remote. The median home value sits around $758K, and the setbacks are generous enough that you're not living in anyone's shadow. It's about twenty-four minutes to Grand Haven's beaches and just over half an hour to downtown Grand Rapids, which means the lake and the city both feel accessible without the constant hum of either one. The nearest grocery is about four miles out, a short drive that's part of the landscape here rather than a complaint—and Bass River Recreation Area sits three miles away for the mornings when you want to move on foot. The homes fall under the Ottawa Area ISD school district, and the whole community has the feel of somewhere thought through carefully, where thirty acres of condo living doesn't mean cramped, but rather calibrated: enough land to have a yard, enough proximity to have neighbors, enough distance to have your own life.
Why people love it here
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 2.8 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
$526K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Woodbriar
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,571/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Allendale Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$526K
1 recent sale
Units
29
Complex Size
30.4 ac
29 units
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Yellow Jacket Junction Pizza & Subs
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Embassy Bar & Grill
Hidden Lake
Bass River Equestrian Trail
East Loop (Section 3)
Ottawa Riverside County Park Launch
Snap Fitness
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in Woodbriar 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 Woodbriar home (around $526,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $93k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,499 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,499/mo | $93,295 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,028/mo | $107,412 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,205/mo | $112,132 |
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.
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
~$928/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,492 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Woodbriar 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
Bass River Recreation Area
3.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Yellow Jacket Junction Pizza & Subs
Restaurant
Mr. Burger
Restaurant
Allendale Grill
Restaurant
Fast Food
Pigeon Café
Fast Food
+6 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
Bass River Recreation Area
Robinson Township Park
Burr Oak Landing East Open Space Area
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
East Loop (Section 3)
Bike Path
South Loop (Section 2)
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about Woodbriar
- What do homes cost in Woodbriar?
- The median home value in Woodbriar is about $526,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Woodbriar housing market?
- no homes are listed in Woodbriar right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Woodbriar?
- Woodbriar is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Woodbriar walkable?
- Woodbriar scores 0.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.