Fruitridge Hills Area
Strong schools draw families here
1 home for sale·Median $418K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.5/10
Sunrise hits these rolling orchards best—when the light catches the rows just right and the whole landscape glows amber before the day heats up. Out here, you're surrounded by acres of apple trees and open farmland, with hardly another house in sight. The roads are quiet, the views stretch to the horizon, and there's a genuine sense of space that comes from living among working land. Sparta Area Schools serves the area, and you're about 26 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need it, but most days it feels like you're in your own world.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 3.2 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$418K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Fruitridge Hills Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,837/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
McDonald's
Cellar Brewing Company
BETTES MEMORIAL PARK
Lamoreaux Park Playground
Crockery Lake
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Crime in Fruitridge Hills Area 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 Fruitridge Hills Area home (around $417,831) 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 $2,779 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,779/mo | $74,110 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,200/mo | $85,323 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,340/mo | $89,073 |
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.
Who actually lends in Fruitridge Hills Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Solar potential
~$861/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,280 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Fruitridge Hills Area 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
BETTES MEMORIAL PARK
2.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Taco Bell
Restaurant
Fast Food
Sparta Lanes
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Maxine's Family Restaurant
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(18)
Lisbon School
Manchester School
Spangenberg School
Lachman School
Reister School
+13 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Frequently asked about Fruitridge Hills Area
- What do homes cost in Fruitridge Hills Area?
- The median home value in Fruitridge Hills Area is about $417,831. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fruitridge Hills Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Fruitridge Hills Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fruitridge Hills Area?
- Fruitridge Hills Area is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Fruitridge Hills Area walkable?
- Fruitridge Hills Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
