Elmridge Meadow Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $525K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 4.1/10
The one thing you'd notice pulling in is the lot size—these are sprawling spreads, the kind where your neighbors aren't staring directly into your living room window. Elmridge Meadow Estates sits on 21 acres in Richmond-Oakleigh, and it's the sort of place where mature trees make the streets feel less like a grid and more like something that grew here organically. Downtown Grand Rapids is 14 minutes away, which means you're getting suburban breathing room without actually leaving the city, and Blandford Nature Center is a short walk if you want trails and open air. There's a half-dozen restaurants within a mile—nothing fancy required—plus a couple of parks nearby and Grand Rapids Public Schools serving the area. It reads as quietly established: the kind of neighborhood where people stay put.
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Why people love it here
$525K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Blandford Nature Center: 13 min walk
- Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail: 4 min drive
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Elmridge Meadow Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,566/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$525K
1 recent sale
Expected Rent
$1,900/mo
$1,675 – $2,125 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Blandford Nature Center
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 7 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
Lost Art Catering
Starbucks
Alfano's Pub and Ristorante
Blandford Nature Center
Unnamed playground
Hopkins Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
gym
3 Mile/Erikson (EB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Elmridge Meadow 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 Meadow Estates home (around $525,250) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $94k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,538 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,538/mo | $94,345 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,072/mo | $108,589 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,252/mo | $113,377 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 Elmridge Meadow 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(24)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+21 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
Restaurant
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
Walker Roadhouse
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Biggby Coffee
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
+8 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(4)
+1 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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Frequently asked about Elmridge Meadow Estates
- What do homes cost in Elmridge Meadow Estates?
- The median home value in Elmridge Meadow Estates is about $525,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Elmridge Meadow Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Elmridge Meadow Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Elmridge Meadow Estates?
- Elmridge Meadow Estates is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Elmridge Meadow Estates walkable?
- Elmridge Meadow Estates scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.