Elm Ridge
Room to spread out, great value
Median $418K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 4.0/10
You pull onto a tree-lined street and immediately feel the difference—mature oaks and maples frame modest mid-century homes set back on spacious lots, the kind of place where driveways actually have room to breathe. Elm Ridge sits within Richmond-Oakleigh, a west side Grand Rapids neighborhood known for quiet residential streets and easy access to green space. The six-acre subdivision features an average lot size of about 0.61 acres, and homes here run around $287K. Downtown is just fourteen minutes away by car, which means you can live on a tree-deep street and still grab coffee or dinner in under twenty minutes.
Why people love it here
26,750 sq ft avg lots
- 8 homes
$418K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Blandford Nature Center: 10 min walk
- The Highlands: 6 min drive
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Elm Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,834/mo
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Median Sale Price
$418K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
8
Median Lot Size
0.62 ac
0.56 ac – 0.67 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Blandford Nature Center
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
Lost Art Catering
+1 more
Starbucks
Alfano's Pub and Ristorante
+1 more
Blandford Nature Center
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
gym
Walker Village at Remembrance (NB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Elm 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 Elm Ridge home (around $417,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,777 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,777/mo | $74,051 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,197/mo | $85,256 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,338/mo | $89,002 |
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
~$876/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,393 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Elm 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(24)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+21 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
Restaurant
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
Walker Roadhouse
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Biggby Coffee
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
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(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Elm Ridge
- What do homes cost in Elm Ridge?
- The median home value in Elm Ridge is about $417,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Elm Ridge?
- Elm Ridge is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Elm Ridge walkable?
- Elm Ridge scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.