Orchard Ridge No.2
Solid value in a growing area
Median $448K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 4.2/10
If you listen closely on a quiet morning, you might hear the gentle hum of a neighborhood where families are putting down real roots—Orchard Ridge No. 2 sits on 20 acres in the Greater Grand Rapids area, with homes hovering around $214K and a solid median household income of $72K that lets people actually breathe. The Kenowa Hills school district keeps things grounded, and you're never far from what matters most: a coffee run in just over two miles or a full grocery haul right up the street. It's the kind of place where a 22-minute commute means you get your evenings back.
Why people love it here
$448K median
- 2 recent sales
16,183 sq ft avg lots
- 19 homes
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 7 min bike
- Walker City Central Park Trail: 7 min bike
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Orchard Ridge No.2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,041/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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Recent Sale Price
$448K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
19
Median Lot Size
0.34 ac
0.27 ac – 0.75 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Walker City Central Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Jia Yuan
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Roasted
+1 more
Walker City Central Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Stafford Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Sand Creek Trail
Covell Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Johnson Park Launch
gym
Wilson at 2231 Wilson (SB)
+1 more
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Orchard 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Orchard Ridge No.2 home (around $448,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $79k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,966 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,966/mo | $79,084 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,415/mo | $91,060 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,565/mo | $95,057 |
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.
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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Orchard 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.
🛒 Grocery(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Gas Station deli
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
School
Empire Beauty School
Beach Grove School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(3)
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Orchard Ridge No.2
- What do homes cost in Orchard Ridge No.2?
- The median home value in Orchard Ridge No.2 is about $448,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Orchard Ridge No.2 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Orchard Ridge No.2 right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Orchard Ridge No.2?
- Orchard Ridge No.2 is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zinser Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Orchard Ridge No.2 walkable?
- Orchard Ridge No.2 scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.