Knollcrest Acres
Surrounded by nature
Median $475K·Walkability 4.5/10·Schools 3.3/10
Mornings here mean coffee shops and grocers are a short walk away—the kind of neighborhood where you're not hunting for essentials. Knollcrest Acres sits within Ridgemoor Park, a tree-lined corner of Grand Rapids where quarter-acre lots hold mid-century homes, many well over 3,000 square feet, and the streets feel genuinely shaded and unhurried.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.5 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Whiskey Pond: 8 min bike
- Swansea Drive Southeast: 8 min bike
$475K median
- 1 recent sale
11,025 sq ft avg lots
- 30 homes
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Knollcrest Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,225/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Calvin University Ecosystem Preserve
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.5 mi
Recent Sale Price
$475K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
30
Median Lot Size
0.25 ac
0.24 ac – 0.32 ac
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 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
Fresh Thyme
CoreLife Eatery
Spoelhof Cafe
Condado Tacos
+1 more
Calvin University Ecosystem Preserve
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Whiskey Pond
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
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Unnamed bike_path
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
Planet Fitness
Burton/Ridgemoor (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
Hekman Library
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Knollcrest Acres 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 Knollcrest Acres home (around $475,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $84k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,159 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,159/mo | $84,250 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,637/mo | $96,997 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,797/mo | $101,260 |
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
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,358 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Knollcrest Acres 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)
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Knollcrest Dining Hall
Restaurant
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
Restaurant
Big E's Sports Grill Grand Rapids Beltline
Restaurant
Restaurant
Morning Belle
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Our Savior Lutheran School
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(8)
Reeds Lake Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Knollcrest Acres
- What do homes cost in Knollcrest Acres?
- The median home value in Knollcrest Acres is about $475,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Knollcrest Acres housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Knollcrest Acres right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Knollcrest Acres?
- Knollcrest Acres is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Knollcrest Acres walkable?
- Knollcrest Acres scores 4.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.