Richmond-Oakleigh
Solid value in a growing area
14 homes for sale·Median $335K·Walkability 2.9/10·Schools 4.1/10
You can feel the space the moment you turn onto one of Richmond-Oakleigh's winding roads—wide lots, mature trees, and homes with real breathing room around them, a suburban comfort that somehow still sits just 12 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. Mid-century ranches and traditional two-stories anchor the quiet streets, and the neighborhood's real centerpiece is Richmond Park, where the public pool, playground, and sledding hill in winter keep things lively without noise. Blandford Nature Center sits nearby with walking trails and wildlife exhibits if you want to stretch beyond your own yard. Groceries and restaurants are steps away, and Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, so you're not hunting for errands or school pickups. Homes here run around $335K, which means you're getting actual land and established shade trees instead of a postage-stamp lot—the kind of move that makes sense if you're done with cramped living or looking to put down roots for the long haul. The Leonard Street and Alpine Avenue corridor handles shopping and daily needs without drama, and when you want a walk to coffee, it's about 15 minutes to find one. It's the kind of neighborhood where you notice the trees first, the quiet second, and then realize you've got everything you actually need within a short drive.
Why people love it here
$335K median
- 57 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- The Highlands: 11 min walk
- Blandford Nature Center: 9 min bike
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Richmond-Oakleigh
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,274/mo
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57 homes sold in Richmond-Oakleigh this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
The Highlands
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 10 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
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
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Sandy's Donuts
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Bestside
+1 more
The Highlands
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Leonard/Oakleigh (WB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Richmond-Oakleigh 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 Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Richmond-Oakleigh home (around $335,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,228 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,228/mo | $59,418 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,565/mo | $68,409 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,678/mo | $71,415 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$87K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Richmond-Oakleigh, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Neighborhood Association
Westside Connection Neighborhood Association
Association for the west side (Stocking/Bridge/Leonard area).
Source: nabooklet2020
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
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Richmond-Oakleigh 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(27)
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Sandy's Donuts
Restaurant
Deliciosos Antojitos
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Walker Roadhouse
Restaurant
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
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(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Richmond-Oakleigh
- What do homes cost in Richmond-Oakleigh?
- The median home value in Richmond-Oakleigh is about $335,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Richmond-Oakleigh housing market?
- there are 14 homes for sale in Richmond-Oakleigh right now, and 57 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Richmond-Oakleigh?
- Richmond-Oakleigh is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Richmond-Oakleigh walkable?
- Richmond-Oakleigh scores 2.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
