I-96 Fwy & Fruit Ridge Ave Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
I-96 Fwy & Fruit Ridge Ave Area is a neighborhood, part of Kenowa Hills Public Schools and about 7 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $949,000.
Median $949K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 4.2/10
The sound here is mostly wind through open space and the occasional truck rumbling past on the highway—this is where suburban sprawl meets actual sprawl, 416 acres of residential lots and working land tucked between I-96 and Fruit Ridge Avenue. You'll find single-family homes on generous acreage, the kind of properties where a basketball court or small pond feels unremarkable, and Kenowa Hills Public Schools serves the area. It's about 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, with Gerald R. Ford airport roughly half an hour away, so the location trades walkability for elbow room—a coffee shop or restaurant is around two miles out, and the nearest grocery is 3.4 miles, but a transit stop sits steps away if you need it. Walker City Central Park, all 1,400 acres of it, is about a mile and a half down the road, anchoring whatever green space consciousness this stretch maintains.
Why people love it here
$949K median
- 1 recent sale
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
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Living in I-96 Fwy & Fruit Ridge Ave Area: the details
Is I-96 Fwy & Fruit Ridge Ave Area a good place to live?
I-96 Fwy & Fruit Ridge Ave Area suits buyers looking for a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Kenowa Hills Public Schools. The going price is around $949,000.
What does it cost to live in I-96 Fwy & Fruit Ridge Ave Area?
Homes in I-96 Fwy & Fruit Ridge Ave Area sell for a median of about $949,000. 1 home sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about I-96 Fwy & Fruit Ridge Ave Area
- What do homes cost in I-96 Fwy & Fruit Ridge Ave Area?
- The median home value in I-96 Fwy & Fruit Ridge Ave Area is about $948,800. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the I-96 Fwy & Fruit Ridge Ave Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in I-96 Fwy & Fruit Ridge Ave Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve I-96 Fwy & Fruit Ridge Ave Area?
- I-96 Fwy & Fruit Ridge Ave Area is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kenowa Hills High School (6/10).
- Is I-96 Fwy & Fruit Ridge Ave Area walkable?
- I-96 Fwy & Fruit Ridge Ave Area scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.