Richmond Highlands
Solid value in a growing area
Median $455K·Walkability 3.9/10·Schools 4.2/10
People assume subdivisions are interchangeable—cookie-cutter streets and sameness—but Richmond Highlands breaks that mold in a straightforward way. This 24-acre platted development sits within the Maritime Estates No. 1 Area, just 15.5 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, with a transit stop a 5-minute walk away and a restaurant within an 11-minute walk. You've got a dozen restaurants within a mile, plus grocery options scattered across the nearby 2-mile radius, so errands don't require much planning.
Why people love it here
$455K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Fred Meijer Standale Trail: 6 min bike
- Blandford Nature Center: 8 min bike
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Median home price in Richmond Highlands
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,091/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Blandford Nature Center
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Jia Yuan
+1 more
Wilderness Expressions
Alfano's Pub and Ristorante
+1 more
Blandford Nature Center
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
gym
Walker Village at Remembrance (NB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Richmond Highlands 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 Richmond Highlands home (around $455,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $81k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,028 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,028/mo | $80,747 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,486/mo | $92,964 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,639/mo | $97,050 |
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.
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
~$876/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,393 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 Richmond Highlands 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(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
Restaurant
Walker Roadhouse
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(2)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Richmond Highlands
- What do homes cost in Richmond Highlands?
- The median home value in Richmond Highlands is about $455,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Richmond Highlands?
- Richmond Highlands is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zinser Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Richmond Highlands walkable?
- Richmond Highlands scores 3.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.