Richview Park
Solid value in a growing area
Median $560K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 4.2/10
If you're heading out here, the first thing you'll notice is how much space you get for the money—homes run in the $280K–$350K range on 25 acres of land that doesn't feel cramped. Richview Park sits just 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you're close enough to catch dinner or catch a flight (the airport's 31 minutes out), but far enough that you actually own some breathing room. A transit stop sits a quick walk away, and Walker City Central Park is about a 12-minute stroll if you want to stretch your legs without hauling everyone into the car. Kenowa Hills Public Schools serves the area, and when you need groceries or coffee, a mile or two gets you there without drama. It's the kind of subdivision that doesn't apologize for being a real place to live—no theatrical marketing, just solid homes on decent land within reach of everything you actually use.
Why people love it here
$560K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Fred Meijer Standale Trail: 7 min walk
- Walker City Central Park: 6 min bike
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Richview Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,802/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Walker City Central Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
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
Wilderness Expressions
Roasted
+1 more
Walker City Central Park
Unnamed playground
Stafford Lake
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
Walker Street Pharmacy
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Crime in Richview Park 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 Park home (around $560,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $99k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,725 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,725/mo | $99,326 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,288/mo | $114,355 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,477/mo | $119,381 |
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 Park 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(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Gas Station deli
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Beach Grove School
Empire Beauty School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 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
Walker City Central Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
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(3)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Richview Park
- What do homes cost in Richview Park?
- The median home value in Richview Park is about $560,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Richview Park housing market?
- no homes are listed in Richview Park right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Richview Park?
- Richview Park is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zinser Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Richview Park walkable?
- Richview Park scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.