Alpine Center
Suburban Neighborhood in Walker, Michigan
Kent County 49504, 49534, 49544
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.
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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.
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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.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.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.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.
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Written By
Paul McKinley
Photography Contributed By
Tyler Bolduc
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Pamela Merriman
Pamela Merriman
616 Realty LLC
(269) 397-3819
218 Total Sales
1 in Alpine Center
$157,500 Price
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Matias Martinez Roca
Matias Martinez Roca
Giving Back Realty LLC
(616) 816-5182
68 Total Sales
1 in Alpine Center
$320,000 Price
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Pamela Derks
Pamela Derks
Responds QuicklyFive Star Real Estate Fremont
(231) 538-6445
352 Total Sales
1 in Alpine Center
$226,500 Price
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Pamela Foster
Pamela Foster
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)
(616) 816-5793
17 Total Sales
1 in Alpine Center
$285,000 Price
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Mark Brace
Mark Brace
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
(269) 430-2613
891 Total Sales
5 in Alpine Center
$39K - $435K Price Range
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Tanya Powell-May
Tanya Powell-May
Keller Williams GR North
(616) 202-5928
303 Total Sales
3 in Alpine Center
$150K - $325K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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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
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
Alpine Center Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Alpine Center, Walker sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Alpine Center, Walker over the last 12 months is $304,500, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$309,950
Median Sale Price
$304,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$295,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
92
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$221
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
886
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
2013
Months of Supply
0.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,530
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,434
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
29,185
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,270 - $1,635 per month
- Richmond Hills Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 500+ Sq Ft
- 1422 Preston Ridge St NW
- Grand Rapids, MI
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Average Home Value
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
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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