Chary Ridge Area
Easy outdoor access
Median $331K·Walkability 3.4/10·Schools 5.3/10
If you're heading out here, prepare yourself: it's country life with a commute that actually works. Rolling hills, newer construction scattered across substantial lots, and enough space between homes that you're not counting your neighbors' cars in the driveway. The area sits about 29 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, close enough that you're not sacrificing access to the city, far enough that you genuinely feel removed from it. Kent City Community Schools serves the area, and Tyrone Township gives you that rural township character—open land, tree-lined roads, the kind of place where your backyard actually means something. Ball Creek Park lands within a 13-minute walk if you need it, and there are two parks within a mile, though the real amenity here is the acreage itself: bi-levels and raised ranches on 1–2 acre spreads with decks facing quiet woods, the kind of layout where a kitchen island and cathedral ceilings feel less like amenities and more like how houses are just built around here.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Ball Crek Park: 8 min bike
- Unnamed park: 10 min bike
$331K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Chary Ridge Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,249/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ball Crek Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Kent City Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
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
+1 more
Ball Crek Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Snow Lake
Unnamed beach
North Country National Scenic Trail
Lime Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Crime in Chary Ridge Area 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 Area 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
~$904/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,325 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Chary Ridge Area 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(18)
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Red Rock Grille
Restaurant
Galaxy Pizza
Restaurant
El Zapopan Market & Restaurant
Restaurant
El Tulteco
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(19)
School
School
Hayward School
+14 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Frequently asked about Chary Ridge Area
- What do homes cost in Chary Ridge Area?
- The median home value in Chary Ridge Area is about $331,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Chary Ridge Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Chary Ridge Area 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 Area?
- Chary Ridge Area is served by Kent City Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kent City High School (7/10).
- Is Chary Ridge Area walkable?
- Chary Ridge Area scores 3.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
