Heather Ridge
Strong schools draw families here
Median $255K·Walkability 4.9/10·Schools 7.0/10
The drive in takes you through tree-lined streets that open onto a small, quiet condo development built on three acres of land. Heather Ridge sits in the Hinman's Add. Area, about 25 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, with each unit sitting on roughly 2.69 acres—so you get actual space between homes. The median price hovers around $264K, which keeps things accessible for people stepping into condo ownership without the full single-family commitment. Schools fall under Sparta Area Schools, and the development itself is low-key: no resort amenities, no hot tub promises, just straightforward residential living in a rural-feeling pocket that hasn't been overbuilt.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 0.4 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$255K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 31 parks within 1 mile
- Lamoreaux Park: 6 min walk
- Spartan Park: 13 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Heather Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,733/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Recent Sale Price
$255K
2 recent sales
Units
20
Complex Size
2.7 ac
20 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lamoreaux Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
31
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
McDonald's
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
Sparta Pub
+1 more
Lamoreaux Park
+1 more
Lamoreaux Park Playground
Wallace Lake
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Crime in Heather 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 Heather Ridge home (around $255,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,698 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,698/mo | $45,273 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,955/mo | $52,123 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,041/mo | $54,414 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Heather Ridge Condominiums
Managed by William Reed
Source: grar · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$859/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,267 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Heather 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.
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Rositas Taqueria
Restaurant
Wing World of Sparta
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(14)
Sparta Senior High School
School
Holy Family School
White School
Spangenberg School
Myers School
+9 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Wahlfield Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Frequently asked about Heather Ridge
- What do homes cost in Heather Ridge?
- The median home value in Heather Ridge is about $255,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Heather Ridge housing market?
- no homes are listed in Heather Ridge right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Heather Ridge?
- Heather Ridge is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Heather Ridge walkable?
- Heather Ridge scores 4.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.