Richview Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $503K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 4.2/10
Richview Estates spreads across 75 acres in the Richview Park Area, a residential pocket where tree-lined streets and modest homes sit comfortably within reach of both the region's amenities and a little breathing room. The subdivision feeds into Kenowa Hills Public Schools, and a transit stop lies just a 5-minute walk away—useful for those mornings when the car can stay parked. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 16 minutes out, and grocery runs hit a nearby strip about 2.4 miles down the road, though a restaurant sits closer at just over a mile. The real detail, though, is Walker City Central Park, a 14-minute walk where the land opens up enough to remember why you chose here in the first place. Homes run in the mid-$300s to low $400s—modest pricing for people who'd rather spend weekends outside than inside a car.
Why people love it here
$503K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Fred Meijer Standale Trail: 13 min walk
- Walker City Central Park Trail: 7 min bike
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Median home price in Richview Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,411/mo
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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
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Wilderness Expressions
Roasted
Walker City Central Park
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Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sand Creek Trail
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
gym
Remembrance at Kinney (WB)
+1 more
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Richview 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 Richview Estates home (around $502,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $89k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,342 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,342/mo | $89,127 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,848/mo | $102,613 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,017/mo | $107,123 |
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
~$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 Richview 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(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Gas Station deli
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
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🍺 Bars(16)
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🏫 Schools(30)
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💪 Gyms(4)
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Richview Estates
- What do homes cost in Richview Estates?
- The median home value in Richview Estates is about $502,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Richview Estates?
- Richview Estates is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zinser Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Richview Estates walkable?
- Richview Estates scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.