Elmridge Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $475K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 4.1/10
Most subdivisions don't come with 125 acres of their own green space, but Elmridge Estates essentially does—the development sits on the edge of what amounts to a sprawling outdoor corridor, with Blandford Nature Center less than a mile away and Richmond Park's trails, pool, and sledding hill close behind. You're 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you get the suburban quiet (mid-century ranches and newer builds on good-sized lots) without the exile, and a dozen restaurants plus a grocery and coffee shop all within walking distance if you feel like it. Homes run around $503K, and you're in the Grand Rapids Public Schools district. It's the kind of place where you didn't have to choose between space and access—the developers just handed you both.
Why people love it here
$475K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Blandford Nature Center: 9 min bike
- Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail: 5 min drive
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Median home price in Elmridge Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,225/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Blandford Nature Center
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 13 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
McDonald's
Starbucks
Alfano's Pub and Ristorante
+1 more
Blandford Nature Center
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
gym
3 Mile/Peachridge (EB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Elmridge Estates 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 Elmridge Estates home (around $475,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $84k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,159 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,159/mo | $84,250 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,637/mo | $96,997 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,797/mo | $101,260 |
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.
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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 Elmridge Estates 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(27)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Fast Food
Restaurant
Deliciosos Antojitos
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
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🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
+6 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(4)
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
Childcare Center
📚 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 Elmridge Estates
- What do homes cost in Elmridge Estates?
- The median home value in Elmridge Estates is about $475,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Elmridge Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Elmridge Estates right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Elmridge Estates?
- Elmridge Estates is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Elmridge Estates walkable?
- Elmridge Estates scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.