Bridlewood
Strong schools draw families here
Median $1.1M·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 8.5/10
Bridlewood sits on 21 acres of wooded terrain near the intersection of Knapp and Egypt Valley, where the lots run large—averaging nearly two acres each—and the homes reflect serious investment, typically in the $1.1 million range. The setting feels removed from the usual suburban rush, though downtown Grand Rapids is only about 17 minutes away when you need it, and you're close enough to grab dinner or groceries without thinking twice about the drive. The Forest Hills Public Schools district serves the area, and there's water access for boating enthusiasts at Knapp Street Bridge, just under two miles down the road if that's your thing.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 0.8 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$1.1M median
- Assessor estimate
Explore Bridlewood
Same name, different focus — Bridlewood is also covered as:
- Bridlewood Subdivision — the subdivision and its homes
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Median home price in Bridlewood
Estimated Monthly Payment
$7,182/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$1.1M
Assessor estimate
Units
10
Complex Size
20.6 ac
10 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
Starbucks
Hopcat
Knapp Street Bridge Boating Access Site
+1 more
Playground in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area
Chase Lake
+1 more
Beach in Waterford Condominiums
Egypt Valley - Section 4
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Pettis Avenue Non-Motorized Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
Orangetheory Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Knapp's Corner
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Bridlewood 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.
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Solar potential
~$863/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,296 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well (municipal water in pockets)
Most properties on private well; limited township/Grand Rapids water in developed areas.
Septic - individual (municipal sewer in pockets)
Rural areas on individual septic; sewer in developed corridors.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services agreement with Cascade & Grand Rapids Twps; community policing 616-632-3220.
Services for Ada · Source: adamichigan.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Bridlewood 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
Knapp Street Bridge Boating Access Site
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Kamchi
Restaurant
Lalo's Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
Vitale's of Ada
Restaurant
Vitales Pizza of Ada Inc
Restaurant
Fast Food
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
Brody's Be Cafe
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
Café
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Schnitz Ada Grill
Bar
Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery
Bar
Ada Indoor Country Club
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(19)
+14 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(6)
Pettis Avenue Non-Motorized Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(10)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Frequently asked about Bridlewood
- What do homes cost in Bridlewood?
- The median home value in Bridlewood is about $1,057,875. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Bridlewood?
- Bridlewood is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Bridlewood walkable?
- Bridlewood scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.