Hawkridge Estates Condominium
Strong schools draw families here
Median $174K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 4.3/10
The bluff itself is what stays with you—that 160-foot rise that makes Belknap Lookout feel like it's perched above the rest of the city, and Hawkridge Estates sits right in the middle of that geography, two acres where the neighborhood's signature topography becomes part of daily life. Downtown Grand Rapids is barely five minutes away by car, close enough that you're genuinely connected to the city's pulse without being absorbed by it. Mary Waters Park lands about a six-minute walk downhill, and the neighborhood sprawls with 14 parks within a mile, so there's always somewhere to move without much planning. Transit access is immediate—two minutes to the nearest stop—which means the Medical Mile and downtown's job centers stay genuinely accessible even if you skip the car some days. A coffee shop sits nine minutes on foot, restaurants cluster thick around here (186 within a mile), and the nearest grocery is about a 13-minute walk, which feels manageable on decent weather days.
Why people love it here
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.0 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$174K median
- 2 recent sales
Walkable for daily errands
- College/Shirley (SB): 3 min walk
- 9 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Hawkridge Estates Condominium
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,180/mo
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Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$174K
2 recent sales
Units
16
Complex Size
2.2 ac
16 units
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
+1 more
Mai's Thai
+1 more
Bagel Beanery
+1 more
College Inn
+1 more
Mary Waters Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Communitea Wellness
College/Shirley (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Crime in Hawkridge Estates Condominium 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 Hawkridge Estates Condominium home (around $173,750) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $31k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,156 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,156/mo | $30,818 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,331/mo | $35,481 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,389/mo | $37,040 |
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Hawkridge Estates Condominium 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
Mary Waters Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
70
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
Grocery Store
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
U Save Mart
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Mai's Thai
Restaurant
The Chicago Beef Joint
Restaurant
Silva
Restaurant
Choo Choo Grill
Restaurant
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Kendall School
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Saint Alphonsus School
Eastern School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Hawkridge Estates Condominium
- What do homes cost in Hawkridge Estates Condominium?
- The median home value in Hawkridge Estates Condominium is about $173,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hawkridge Estates Condominium housing market?
- no homes are listed in Hawkridge Estates Condominium right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hawkridge Estates Condominium?
- Hawkridge Estates Condominium is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Hawkridge Estates Condominium walkable?
- Hawkridge Estates Condominium scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.