Why Live in Allegan
With over 5,000 residents, Allegan is a small and vibrant town nearly equidistant to Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Holland, which is right by Lake Michigan. The Kalamazoo River is the centerpiece of Allegan. It flows through the city’s award-winning downtown, where locals go to shop, dine and attend community events throughout the year. The river also serves as a central recreation spot for canoeing and kayaking, with several parks beside the water. The community's median home sales price is around $270,000, which is about the same as Grand Rapids and approximately $50,000 more than Kalamazoo. However, Holland’s median is about $80,000 more than Allegan because it’s closer to Lake Michigan. Allegan homebuyers can find Victorian-style houses and Colonial Revivals from the late 1800s and early 1900s in the historic district on and around Cutler Street. Other developments feature ranch-style and split-level homes built between the mid-1900s and today. Of the four elementary schools that serve Allegan, students may attend North Ward Elementary School, which receives a B-minus grade from Niche. They’ll go on to L.E. White Middle School, also graded a B-minus, and Allegan High School,
Home Trends in Allegan, MI
On average, homes in Allegan, MI sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Allegan, MI over the last 12 months is $305,000, down 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$305,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$309,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$221
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
140
Median List Price
$304,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-18%