Bridle Ridge Estates
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $605K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 8.5/10
Late afternoon light hits the condo units here with a particular warmth, especially when the sun catches the open acreage that defines Bridle Ridge Estates—72 acres where homes sit on lots averaging 3.4 acres each, giving everyone room to breathe without feeling remote from anything that matters. The community sits in the 100th Street and Kalamazoo Avenue area, about 25 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and close enough to Gerald R. Ford Airport that a 16-minute drive gets you there when you need it. Green Lake lies just a mile and a half away if you want water access without living on the water, and a good restaurant is roughly a 20-minute round trip by car; groceries take a bit longer at 3.7 miles out. Caledonia Community Schools serves the area, and homes here run around $583K, putting you in a condo setting with genuine land around you rather than the tighter quarters you'd find closer to the city. This is the kind of place where you get space and proximity to the metro without sacrificing either one.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 7.6 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Green Lake — 1.3 mi
- Duncan Lake Public Access: 5 min drive
- Round Lake: 9 min drive
$605K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Bridle Ridge Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,107/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Green Lake Public Access
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Green Lake
1.3 mi
Recent Sale Price
$605K
2 recent sales
Units
19
Complex Size
71.9 ac
19 units
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Maria's Italian Restaurant
Family Tavern
Duncan Lake Public Access
Playground in Kennedys Add. Area
Round Lake
+1 more
Fishing Beach
Stimson Road
Dog Park in 92nd St & Kraft Ave Area
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Milestones Child Development Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Bridle Ridge Estates 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Bridle Ridge Estates home (around $605,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $107k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,024 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,024/mo | $107,307 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,633/mo | $123,544 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,837/mo | $128,974 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Bridle Ridge Estates (condominium community)
Source: bexrealty.com · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.org · 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
~$865/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,311 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA operates/maintains water system; rural fringe on private well.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron with dedicated township patrol units.
Gaines Charter Township Fire Department (Dutton/Cutlerville)
Two stations: Dutton and Cutlerville.
Services for Gaines · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Bridle Ridge Estates 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.
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Maria's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant
Rossana's Table
Restaurant
Cobblestone Plaza and Banquet Center
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
Family Tavern
Bar
Butcher Block Social
Bar
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(6)
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Countryside Elementary School
School
Dutton School
Blain School
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
👶 Childcare(2)
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Frequently asked about Bridle Ridge Estates
- What do homes cost in Bridle Ridge Estates?
- The median home value in Bridle Ridge Estates is about $605,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bridle Ridge Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Bridle Ridge Estates right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bridle Ridge Estates?
- Bridle Ridge Estates is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Bridle Ridge Estates walkable?
- Bridle Ridge Estates scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.