Radcliffe Estates
Surrounded by nature
Median $498K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 3.3/10
The tree canopy closes in the moment you turn onto Radcliffe, blocking out the sky in a way that makes a 9-acre subdivision feel like something older and more deliberate than it probably is. You're in Ridgemoor, where lots average just over a quarter-acre but feel larger because the oaks and maples do the heavy lifting. Downtown Grand Rapids is less than 15 minutes away, Gerald R. Ford Airport about the same, and there's a transit stop steps from the entrance if you need it—but mostly people stay put in the residential pocket, where a grocery store and a coffee shop are each a 13-minute walk, and restaurants start appearing within a quarter-mile. The Calvin University Ecosystem Preserve is less than a mile away for the rare mornings you want to pretend you're not in a city. Kids attend Grand Rapids Public Schools.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.7 mi
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Whiskey Pond: 8 min bike
- Swansea Drive Southeast: 8 min bike
$498K median
- 2 recent sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Burton/Ridgemoor (EB): 4 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Radcliffe Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,377/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Calvin University Ecosystem Preserve
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.7 mi
Recent Sale Price
$498K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
26
Median Lot Size
0.24 ac
0.22 ac – 0.39 ac
Expected Rent
$1,525/mo
$1,350 – $1,700 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Fresh Thyme
Knollcrest Dining Hall
Spoelhof Cafe
Condado Tacos
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Whiskey Pond
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
Planet Fitness
Burton/Ridgemoor (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
Hekman Library
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 5/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Radcliffe Estates 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 Radcliffe Estates home (around $497,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $89k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,351 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,351/mo | $89,361 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,857/mo | $102,852 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,027/mo | $107,387 |
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
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,358 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Radcliffe Estates 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)
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Big E's Sports Grill Grand Rapids Beltline
Restaurant
Restaurant
Knollcrest Dining Hall
Restaurant
Charleys Cheesesteaks
Restaurant
Mad Chicken
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Our Savior Lutheran School
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(5)
Reeds Lake Trail
Bike Path
East Paris Homesites Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Radcliffe Estates
- What do homes cost in Radcliffe Estates?
- The median home value in Radcliffe Estates is about $497,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Radcliffe Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Radcliffe Estates right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Radcliffe Estates?
- Radcliffe Estates is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Radcliffe Estates walkable?
- Radcliffe Estates scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.