Mills Ridge
Strong schools draw families here
Median $440K·Walkability 2.1/10·Schools 7.1/10
You're looking at a 15-acre subdivision where homes sit on lots just under a third of an acre—tight enough that you've got neighbors close by, spread out enough that you're not on top of each other. Grocery stores and restaurants cluster within walking distance or a quick drive, with 36 restaurants within a mile and a coffee shop about a 13-minute walk, so your daily errands don't feel like expeditions. The median home value hovers around $524K, and the Grandville Public Schools district serves the area. You're roughly 17 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means the city's there when you want it but doesn't follow you home. Kent Trails park sits about 1.3 miles out if you're looking for a quick escape into some green space without leaving the immediate area.
Why people love it here
$440K median
- 1 recent sale
12,576 sq ft avg lots
- 41 homes
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Median home price in Mills Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,987/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$440K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
41
Median Lot Size
0.25 ac
0.23 ac – 0.50 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Sports Center Cafe
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar
+1 more
KENT TRAILS SPARTAN INDUSTRIAL TRAILHEAD
Unnamed playground
Whispering Springs Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
RiverTown Mall Trail
Koster Estates Area Trail
Grandville Launch
Rebuild Fitness
+1 more
Wilson/Rivertown Pkwy (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
+1 more
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Mills 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 Mills Ridge home (around $440,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $78k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,927 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,927/mo | $78,042 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,369/mo | $89,850 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,517/mo | $93,799 |
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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,341 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Mills 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
KENT TRAILS
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Fast Food
Restaurant
Big Boy
Restaurant
Graze Craze Charcuterie Boards & Boxes
Restaurant
Yihi japan
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
QDOBA Mexican Eats
Bar
Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar
Bar
Rush Creek Bistro
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Grand View Elementary School
School
Grandville Middle School
School
School
North-West Byron School
Adams Protestant Reformed School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Rebuild Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Koster Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Frequently asked about Mills Ridge
- What do homes cost in Mills Ridge?
- The median home value in Mills Ridge is about $440,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Mills Ridge housing market?
- no homes are listed in Mills Ridge right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Mills Ridge?
- Mills Ridge is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Grand View Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Mills Ridge walkable?
- Mills Ridge scores 2.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.