Misty Ridge No. 2
Strong schools draw families here
Median $320K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 6.8/10
Driving through the area feels like you've found the sweet spot between room to breathe and actual proximity to things—cul-de-sacs with open floor plans, cathedral ceilings, and decks facing quiet yards dominate the streetscape, and most homes feature the kind of recent updates that mean move-in ready isn't marketing speak here. Gerald R. Ford International Airport sits about 20 minutes away, while downtown Grand Rapids lands in the 36-minute range, so you're close enough to the city without feeling its pressure on a Saturday morning. A restaurant is roughly a two-minute walk, and there are nine more within the mile, though you'll want to drive to most of them; eight parks thread through the neighborhood, with Lions Spring Park a six-minute walk for when you actually need a break from the house. The subdivision leans toward 3- and 4-bedroom homes with finished lower levels, open kitchens, and the kind of layout that works if you entertain or just like watching your living room not feel like a hallway—which, in a place designed around cars and space rather than storefronts, makes a real difference.
Why people love it here
Lee Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.5 mi away
- Thornapple Kellogg
- 4 rated schools in district
$320K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Red's Sports Bar and Grill: 8 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Misty Ridge No. 2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,172/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Thornapple Kellogg School District
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Red's Sports Bar and Grill
+1 more
Champs Bar
Lions Spring Park
+1 more
Lions Spring Park Playground
Hardwood Lake
Fishing Beach
Stimson Road
Middleville Bark Park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Gymnastics In Motion
Middleville Village Library
Crime in Misty Ridge No. 2 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Misty Ridge No. 2 home (around $319,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,128 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,128/mo | $56,740 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,450/mo | $65,325 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,557/mo | $68,196 |
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.
Solar potential
~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,362 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Misty Ridge No. 2 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
Lions Spring Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Three Brothers Pizza
Restaurant
Red's Sports Bar and Grill
Restaurant
Faro's Italian Pizza
Restaurant
Riverdog Tavern
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(1)
Champs Bar
Bar
🏫 Schools(6)
School
School
Thornapple Kellogg Early Childhood Center
School
+1 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Gymnastics In Motion
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Middleville Bark Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(1)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
📚 Libraries(1)
Middleville Village Library
Frequently asked about Misty Ridge No. 2
- What do homes cost in Misty Ridge No. 2?
- The median home value in Misty Ridge No. 2 is about $319,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Misty Ridge No. 2 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Misty Ridge No. 2 right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Misty Ridge No. 2?
- Misty Ridge No. 2 is served by Thornapple Kellogg School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lee Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Misty Ridge No. 2 walkable?
- Misty Ridge No. 2 scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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