Orchard Ridge
Strong schools draw families here
Median $760K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 8.8/10
The thing you notice first at Orchard Ridge is the land—nine acres laid out with real breathing room between homes, each sitting on a half-acre lot where you can actually see sky. The condos themselves keep things straightforward, the kind of place where the architecture gets out of the way and lets the grounds do the talking. It's the type of community where mature trees matter more than ornament, where a Friday evening means you're genuinely close to downtown Grand Rapids in just over twelve minutes, but far enough removed that you can hear yourself think.
Why people love it here
Northern High School
- High — 1.8 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$760K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- East Lake: 12 min walk
- Echo Lake: 6 min bike
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Orchard Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,159/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$760K
1 recent sale
Units
14
Complex Size
9.2 ac
14 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
1.0 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
Forest Hills Foods
Brunch House GR
+1 more
The Pantry of Forest Hills
+1 more
Noco Provisions
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
Forest Hills Park Playground
East Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
Hillcrest Dog Park
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
Pure Barre
Leffingwell/Leonard (SB)
Walgreens
Miller Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+1 more
Crime in Orchard 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 Orchard Ridge home (around $760,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $134k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,031 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,031/mo | $134,161 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,793/mo | $154,477 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,047/mo | $161,258 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · 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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,377 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Orchard 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)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Brunch House GR
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Little Bangkok (Grand Rapids)
Restaurant
Azul Agave
Restaurant
Sip Organic Juice Bar
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(24)
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
+21 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Collins School
Lincoln School
Martin School
Knapp School
Northern Trails 5/6 school
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 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(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 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 Orchard Ridge
- What do homes cost in Orchard Ridge?
- The median home value in Orchard Ridge is about $760,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Orchard Ridge housing market?
- no homes are listed in Orchard 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 Orchard Ridge?
- Orchard Ridge is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern Hills Middle School (9/10).
- Is Orchard Ridge walkable?
- Orchard Ridge scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.