Copper Ridge
Strong schools draw families here
Median $741K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 8.3/10
Driving through Copper Ridge, you feel the openness first—32 acres with plenty of breathing room, each condo sitting on a half-acre lot that doesn't make you feel cramped against your neighbors. The neighborhood spreads across the 68th Street and Egan Avenue area, just under 10 minutes from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, which means a quick morning commute if you're catching a flight, or just the kind of low-key access that lets you live somewhere settled without being far from the world. Homes here run around $249K, and they're arranged with the kind of thoughtful spacing that lets you actually enjoy the property around you rather than staring into someone else's windows. A restaurant is steps away—literally a 3-minute walk—and eighteen more sit within a mile, so you're not short on places to eat without driving far. Grocery shopping is about a mile and a half away, and three parks huddle within the same radius, including LaBarge Dam Recreation Area less than a mile south, where the land opens up into something wilder.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.6 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$741K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 11 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 14 min walk
- O. B. Thomas Plat Area Trail: 14 min walk
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Median home price in Copper Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,030/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Median Sale Price
$741K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
75
Complex Size
31.8 ac
75 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
LaBarge Dam Recreation Area
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
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
Wendy's
+1 more
Essentials
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
+1 more
LaBarge Dam Recreation Area
Unnamed playground
Emmons Lake
+1 more
Fishing Beach
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Campbell Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Milestones Child Development Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Copper 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 Copper Ridge home (around $741,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $131k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,929 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,929/mo | $131,429 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,674/mo | $151,316 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,924/mo | $157,966 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Caledonia Charter Township
Source: caledoniatownship.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
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,261 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Caledonia Township municipal water (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); private well rural
Township owns water system serving a portion; operated by Infrastructure Alternatives. Emergency hotline 616-732-4908.
Caledonia Township municipal sewer (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); septic rural
Township sewer serves a portion; rural on individual septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron since 1995.
Caledonia Township Fire Department
Covers 36 sq mi; chief + FT inspector + 6 FT + 14 paid-on-call + 2 PT.
Services for Caledonia · Source: caledoniatownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Copper 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.
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Uccello's Ristorante
Restaurant
Uccello's - Caledonia
Restaurant
Paradise Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
Family Tavern
Bar
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
Butcher Block Social
Bar
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
O. B. Thomas Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Frequently asked about Copper Ridge
- What do homes cost in Copper Ridge?
- The median home value in Copper Ridge is about $741,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Copper Ridge housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Copper Ridge right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Copper Ridge?
- Copper Ridge is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Copper Ridge walkable?
- Copper Ridge scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.