High Ridge
Strong schools draw families here
Median $477K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 8.3/10
People often assume condo communities are tight quarters and urban density, but High Ridge breaks that mold entirely. Spread across 31 acres in Cascade charter township, the place feels more spacious than cramped—each lot averages over 30 acres, so you're getting actual breathing room without the isolation of rural living. You're about 17 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and just 10.5 minutes to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, which matters if you travel regularly. Homes here run around $566K, and they're backed by Ridge Park Charter Academy for schooling. The practical stuff works: a grocery store is a 7-minute walk, coffee shops and restaurants are equally close, and there are 126 restaurants and 42 grocers within a mile if you want options.
Why people love it here
$477K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 3 min walk
- Abbeydale Estates Area Trail: 3 min walk
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Median home price in High Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,238/mo
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5 homes sold in High Ridge this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Ridge Park Charter Academy
Median Sale Price
$477K
5 sales in last 12mo
Units
86
Complex Size
30.6 ac
86 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northeast Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
+1 more
Osaka Sushi Steakhouse
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Ganders | Restaurant & Lounge
+1 more
Unnamed park
Northeast Park Playground
Wood Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
28th/Acquest (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in High 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 High Ridge home (around $477,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $85k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,173 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,173/mo | $84,604 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,653/mo | $97,406 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,813/mo | $101,687 |
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
High Ridge Condominiums
Managed by Grandmark Property Management
Source: grar · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Cascade Charter Township
Source: cascadetwp.com · unconfirmed
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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Township/Grand Rapids regional water (developed); private well rural
Municipal water in developed corridors; rural on well.
Municipal sewer (developed); individual septic rural
Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services / community policing agreement with Ada & Grand Rapids Twps.
Services for Cascade · Source: cascadetwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for High 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(8)
The Kitchen + Bar
Restaurant
Fast Food
Ihop
Restaurant
El Centenario Mexican Grill
Restaurant
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(27)
Ganders | Restaurant & Lounge
Bar
Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
Gipper's Restaurant & Bar
Bar
+24 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Goldfish Swim School
Forest Hills School
School
Martin School
Knapp School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
Abbeydale Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about High Ridge
- What do homes cost in High Ridge?
- The median home value in High Ridge is about $477,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the High Ridge housing market?
- no homes are listed in High Ridge right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve High Ridge?
- High Ridge is served by Ridge Park Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Meadow Brook Elementary School (9/10).
- Is High Ridge walkable?
- High Ridge scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.