Orchard Ridge
Solid value in a growing area
Median $435K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 4.2/10
Orchard Ridge spreads across 48 acres of residential land bounded by Wilson Avenue and Remembrance Road, with homes running around $435K and students attending Kenowa Hills Public Schools. The subdivision sits about 17 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, making the commute workable without feeling like you're living in someone else's backyard—a transit stop is just a 4-minute walk if you want that option. A grocery store lands about 2 miles away, and restaurants and coffee shops cluster within a couple of miles as well. Walker City Central Park is an 11-minute walk, which means there's actual green space nearby without having to plan an expedition. What really sticks, though, is the sheer quiet of the place—48 acres that feel genuinely removed, where the trees outnumber the driveways.
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Why people love it here
$435K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min bike
- Walker City Central Park Trail: 8 min bike
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Same name, different focus — Orchard Ridge is also covered as:
- Orchard Ridge Condo — condo details
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Median home price in Orchard Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,953/mo
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3 homes sold in Orchard Ridge this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$435K
3 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$950/mo
$825 – $1,050 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Walker City Central Park
0.6 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
Walker City Central Park
+1 more
Walker City Central Park 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 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 $435,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $78k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,930 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,930/mo | $78,134 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,372/mo | $89,931 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,521/mo | $93,896 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$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 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)
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🍕 Restaurants(10)
Gas Station deli
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
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☕ Coffee(8)
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🍺 Bars(11)
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🏫 Schools(26)
School
Beach Grove School
Empire Beauty School
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💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(3)
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
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Frequently asked about Orchard Ridge
- What do homes cost in Orchard Ridge?
- The median home value in Orchard Ridge is about $435,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Orchard Ridge housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Orchard Ridge right now, and 3 homes 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 Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zinser Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Orchard Ridge walkable?
- Orchard Ridge scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.