East River Ridge Condominiums
Strong schools draw families here
Median $730K·Walkability 2.3/10·Schools 9.0/10
East River Ridge sits on 91 acres with lots averaging nearly three-quarters of an acre each—enough breathing room that you're not staring into your neighbor's living room, which around here is worth its weight. Homes run around $885K, and the location trades walkability for something more valuable: direct access to the Grand River. The Knapp Street Bridge Boating Access Site is a four-minute walk, and the boat launch itself is barely a third of a mile away, which means if you own a kayak or fish, this isn't a someday thing—it's a Tuesday evening. You're 16 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city, and 22 minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport if you're leaving town. The nearest grocery and restaurant sit about 2.3 miles out, a trade-off for the land itself. Forest Hills Public Schools handles the district, and there are two parks within walking distance beyond the immediate river access. This is the kind of place where "condo community" doesn't mean density—it means ownership without the single-family house upkeep, but with the lot size and river proximity that make West Michigan worth the drive.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 0.7 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$730K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- 3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail: 5 min walk
- Knapp Street Bridge Boating Access Site: 11 min walk
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Median home price in East River Ridge Condominiums
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,956/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$730K
1 recent sale
Units
15
Complex Size
91.3 ac
15 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Knapp Street Bridge Boating Access Site
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Starbucks
Hopcat
Knapp Street Bridge Boating Access Site
Playground in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area
John Ball Lake
Beach in Waterford Condominiums
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
Orangetheory Fitness
Meijer - Knapp's Corner
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Miller Library
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in East River Ridge Condominiums 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 East River Ridge Condominiums home (around $730,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $129k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,855 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,855/mo | $129,478 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,590/mo | $149,070 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,836/mo | $155,621 |
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.
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 ~6,310 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 East River Ridge Condominiums 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Pita Way - Grand Rapids Beltline
Restaurant
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Pita Way Mediterranean Grill
Fast Food
P.F. Chang's
Restaurant
Mission BBQ
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(24)
Egypt Valley School
Lincoln School
Forest Hills Northern
Northern Trails 5/6 school
+19 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about East River Ridge Condominiums
- What do homes cost in East River Ridge Condominiums?
- The median home value in East River Ridge Condominiums is about $730,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the East River Ridge Condominiums housing market?
- no homes are listed in East River Ridge Condominiums right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve East River Ridge Condominiums?
- East River Ridge Condominiums is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is East River Ridge Condominiums walkable?
- East River Ridge Condominiums scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.