Hickory Ridge
Solid value in a growing area
Median $280K·Walkability 4.0/10·Schools 3.0/10
Hickory Ridge sits on the southeast side of Grand Rapids, tucked into Ken-O-Sha Park, where you're about 12 minutes from downtown and 16 minutes from Gerald R. Ford airport—which means you get suburban breathing room without sacrificing access. The subdivision spans 58 acres of mid-century ranch and raised ranch homes clustering on modest lots (averaging 0.31 acres), with a median value around $301K. You're a nine-minute walk from Ken-O-Sha Park itself, where the Plaster Creek Trail kicks off and there's a wooden "Amplifier" structure that actually channels creek sounds if you climb into it—the kind of detail that makes a neighborhood feel less like a grid and more like a place. Forty-eight restaurants and 42 grocery stores sit within a mile or two, and a transit stop is five minutes on foot. Grand Rapids Public Schools runs the schools here.
Why people love it here
$280K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Ken-O-Sha South Loop: 8 min walk
- Ken-O-Sha Blue Loop: 13 min walk
13,421 sq ft avg lots
- 151 homes
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Median home price in Hickory Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,901/mo
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See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$280K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
151
Median Lot Size
0.28 ac
0.18 ac – 0.58 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ken-O-Sha Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
+1 more
Phở Ánh Trăng Restaurant
+1 more
Smart Choice Living
+1 more
Twisted Bull
+1 more
Ken-O-Sha Park
Bowen Station Park Playground
Lake Eastbrook
Unnamed beach
Ken-O-Sha South Loop
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Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Kalamazoo/36th (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Hickory 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 Hickory Ridge home (around $280,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,862 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,862/mo | $49,663 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,144/mo | $57,177 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,238/mo | $59,690 |
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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 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 Hickory 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.
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
My Kitchen
Restaurant
Phở Ánh Trăng Restaurant
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Grand Indian Cuisine | Best Indian Restaurant in Grand Rapids, MI
Restaurant
Takerita Mexican Mix
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Ken-O-Sha Park School
School
Alexander Hamilton School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
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Frequently asked about Hickory Ridge
- What do homes cost in Hickory Ridge?
- The median home value in Hickory Ridge is about $280,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hickory Ridge housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Hickory Ridge right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hickory Ridge?
- Hickory Ridge is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Hickory Ridge walkable?
- Hickory Ridge scores 4.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.