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Alpine Center is an amenity-rich community
Grab a spot in the middle of the action with a home in Alpine Center. This area’s homes orbit around Alpine Avenue, a busy artery enveloped with an assortment of eateries and stores. Alpine Center’s homes were built across a wide range of eras, but all of them come with the benefit of proximity to the area’s amenities and access to the well-regarded Kenowa Hills Public Schools district. “There are a couple of newer subdivisions,” says local Realtor and lifelong Grand Rapids resident Mike Smallegan, CEO of Smallegan Real Estate. “I think they are close to Grand Rapids, but get Kenowa Hills schools over there. Lots of older houses, too, that have been there before Alpine was as busy as it is.”
Find a home for any taste
There are quite a few homes in Alpine Center that date back to the 1920s, but also many that were built in the mid-to-late 20th century and some condos built within the last 20 years. That means there’s great variety in architectural styles across the Alpine Center area, from 1920s bungalows to 1950s ranchers to modern new traditional options. Houses in the area start at around 900 square feet and can climb to over 2,000 square feet. Alpine Center homes line quiet residential streets, bordered by sidewalks and assorted trees. Most properties in this area come with a decent amount of lawn space, part of lots that typically stretch from about one-tenth of an acre to three-tenths of an acre. Sale prices in Alpine Center often hover in the mid-$200,000s but sometimes get to the mid-$300,000s for a well-maintained classic home or a relatively new condo.
Alpine Center features a wide range of homes, both classic and modern.
Alpine Center's homes line quiet residential streets.
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Kenowa Hills High School has a B-minus overall rating on Niche.
Alpine Center catches Kenowa Hills schools
Alpine Center crosses from Grand Rapids to Walker, Michigan and is served by the Kenowa Hills Public Schools system as opposed to Grand Rapids Public Schools. Kenowa Hills carries a B-minus overall rating on Niche. Students in Alpine Center could start at the B-plus-rated Central Elementary, which was named a Michigan Department of Education Reward School in the 2019-20 academic year for its high proficiency. The B-minus-rated Kenowa Hills Middle is next, whose extracurricular opportunities include a golf club, a basketball team, a dance team and an orchestra. Then students move on to the B-minus-rated Kenowa Hills High, where they can earn an associate’s degree for free through the Middle College program, in partnership with Grand Rapids Community College.
Access to outdoor fun is easy in Alpine Center
Many Alpine Center residents can walk from their front door right to the neighborhood park: Alpine Estates Park. This well-maintained 14-acre space features a playground, a baseball diamond and a basketball court. Also, anglers can take advantage of Alpine Center’s spot along a portion of the 252-mile Grand River, the longest river in the state. The Grand River is known for its populations of smallmouth bass, northern pike and steelhead in particular.
Alpine Estates Park features a basketball court, a baseball diamond and a playground.
Alpine Estates Park is within quick walking distance for some Alpine Center residents.
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Alpine Avenue makes for easy access to amenities
Alpine Center’s quiet residential corridors live in balance with their convenient location in relation to the commercial thoroughfare of Alpine Avenue. The list of eateries along Alpine includes everything from chains like Burger King to Tropical Smoothie, but also locally owned spots like Tacos El Cuñado, popular in part for its wet burritos. Cap off a meal on Alpine Avenue with a visit to Grand Rapids Cheesecake Company down the road. Locals can also grab groceries and other essentials at Alpine Avenue’s Meijer supermarket.
Tacos El Cuñado is among the eateries on the amenity-lined Alpine Avenue.
Tacos El Cuñado is known in part for its wet burritos.
Alpine Avenue is a bustling thoroughfare full of eateries and other businesses.
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Move rapidly with “The Rapid”
Alpine Avenue is lined with several bus stops in the area’s “The Rapid” bus service, which has more than two dozen routes total. U.S. Route 131 also runs right by Alpine Center, which drivers can use to drive south into downtown Grand Rapids, just about 5 miles away. Interstate 96 cuts through Alpine Center as well, a link to Lansing, roughly 70 miles east.
Run to Riverside Park for fun
The 100-acre Riverside Park, right across the Grand River from Alpine Center, hosts a variety of events over the course of the year, from Food Truck Fridays in the spring and summer to an Oktoberfest celebration in the fall. Riverside Park is minutes from Alpine Center, using Ann Street.
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Parks in this Area
Richmond Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Pool
Riverside Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Disc Golf
Alpine Estates Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Briggs Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Pool
Grand Rapids Veterans Home Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Parking Lot
Blandford Nature Preserve
Trails
Nature Center
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Gerald R Ford International
29 min drive
Bus
Alpine & Ann (Sb)
Bus
Alpine & Avaster (Nb)
Bus
Alpine & Ferris (Sb)
Bus
3 Mile & Walkent (Wb)
Bus
Alpine & Ferris (Nb)
Bus
Alpine & Hillside - Meijer (Sb)
Bus
Alpine & Three Mile (Nb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Alpine Center
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Alpine Center, Walker sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Alpine Center, Walker over the last 12 months is $306,127, up 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This SIX bedroom, 2 bath home is located walking distance from shopping and very close to 131 and 196 highways. Very spacious living room and beautiful hardwoods in 4 of the bedroom. A U-shaped driveway make getting on the road a breeze. Main floor laundry. Air conditioning and bonus easy-access attic storage. A great big sitting porch. Most rooms have been recently repainted and the upstairs
Here at Richmond Hills Apartments, we offer studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 450 to 850 sqft.! Amenities include dishwashers, microwaves, gas stoves, updated cabinetry, bedroom space for any bed set size, laundry facilities in every building, a community swimming pool w/ sundeck, a 24/7 fitness center, fenced-in dog park, a business center with available wifi,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,972
Median Age
39
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,440
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,985
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.4%
College Graduates
32.5%
Advanced Degrees
5.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
46''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
20/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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