Chary Ridge
Solid value in a growing area
Median $331K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 5.3/10
Chary Ridge is an 11-acre subdivision with lots averaging just over a third of an acre—small enough to feel managed, big enough to give you real space. Homes here run around $339K, and you're pulling into downtown Grand Rapids in about 31 minutes if you need to. Kent City Community Schools serves the area. Ball Creek Park sits roughly a mile away, so if you want to stretch your legs without driving far, that's right there. It's the kind of place where you get a real lot without the sprawl, and you're still connected to the city when you want to be.
Why people love it here
$331K median
- 2 recent sales
15,560 sq ft avg lots
- 22 homes
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Median home price in Chary Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,249/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$331K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
22
Median Lot Size
0.28 ac
0.27 ac – 0.85 ac
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Kent City Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
+1 more
Kent City Lounge
Ball Crek Park
Unnamed playground
Snow Lake
Unnamed beach
North Country National Scenic Trail
Spring Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Crime in Chary Ridge 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 Chary Ridge home (around $331,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,203 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,203/mo | $58,753 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,537/mo | $67,643 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,648/mo | $70,616 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$50K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$895/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,263 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Chary Ridge 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
Ball Crek Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Galaxy Pizza
Restaurant
Red Rock Grille
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
El Zapopan Market & Restaurant
Restaurant
El Tulteco
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(17)
School
School
Hayward School
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Frequently asked about Chary Ridge
- What do homes cost in Chary Ridge?
- The median home value in Chary Ridge is about $331,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Chary Ridge housing market?
- no homes are listed in Chary Ridge right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Chary Ridge?
- Chary Ridge is served by Kent City Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kent City High School (7/10).
- Is Chary Ridge walkable?
- Chary Ridge scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.