Glen Ridge
Solid value in a growing area
Median $375K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 3.3/10
You arrive at Glen Ridge and immediately notice the tight grid of modest lots—each one about a quarter-acre—pressed into just 14 acres of what feels like a deliberate, no-fuss residential pocket. The nearest bus stop is practically at your door, and downtown Grand Rapids is a quick 13.7-minute drive away, which matters if you're commuting but aren't looking to do it constantly. Homes here run around $349K, and the subdivision sits within the Flora Plat Area, served by Grand River Preparatory High School. What actually moves daily life is proximity: a restaurant is a 7-minute walk, Summerwood Park sits about eight minutes on foot, and there are five parks within a mile—enough green space that you don't feel hemmed in despite the density. Twenty-four restaurants and 48 grocers within two miles mean your errands aren't an ordeal, and transit access is virtually instant. It's the kind of place where you trade sprawl for walkability without pretense.
Why people love it here
$375K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- East-West Trail: 3 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Glen Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,546/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$375K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
61
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
0.13 ac – 0.42 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tamu Tamu Supermarket
+1 more
KFC
+1 more
MLM Herbalife Happy Nutrition
+1 more
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
+1 more
Summerwood Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Van Singel Lake
+1 more
Haughey Avenue Southwest
East-West Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Eastern/East-West Trail (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 4/10
School District: Grand River Preparatory High School
Crime in Glen 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 Glen Ridge home (around $375,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,494 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,494/mo | $66,513 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,872/mo | $76,577 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,998/mo | $79,942 |
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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,468 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Glen 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Summerwood Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Tamu Tamu Supermarket
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Victoria
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Burger King
Fast Food
China City
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
MLM Herbalife Happy Nutrition
Café
Bambu Dessert Drinks
Café
Biggby Coffee
Café
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
Despecho Sports Bar
Bar
The Pump House
Bar
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Glen Ridge
- What do homes cost in Glen Ridge?
- The median home value in Glen Ridge is about $375,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Glen Ridge housing market?
- no homes are listed in Glen Ridge right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Glen Ridge?
- Glen Ridge is served by Grand River Preparatory High School. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kelloggsville High School (4/10).
- Is Glen Ridge walkable?
- Glen Ridge scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.