Ridge Avenue & North Shore Road Area
Lake life, small town feel
The quick answer
Ridge Avenue & North Shore Road Area is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Walden Green Montessori. Homes here typically sell for around $240,000.
5 homes for sale·Median $240K·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 4.9/10
Ridge Avenue runs through a residential stretch where wooded lots and fenced backyards dominate the block—the kind of place where condo decks overlook trees and homes sit back from the street with room to breathe. You're minutes from Grand Haven beaches and Spring Lake, close enough that a 6.5-minute drive gets you to the sand, yet the neighborhood itself feels removed from the rush.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Spring Lake — 1.5 mi
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Fire Barn Park Trail: 5 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 5 min walk
$240K median
- 2 recent sales
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Ridge Avenue & North Shore Road Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,629/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Spring Lake
1.5 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Leppinks
+1 more
Greek Tony's Pizza & Sub
+1 more
Biggby
+1 more
Stan's Bar
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Smith Bayou
+1 more
Lakeside Beach
Segment 1 to 2
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Fire Barn Park Trail
Mill Point Park Launch
+1 more
gym
Walgreens
Spring Lake District Library
Grand Haven 9
Recent Sale Price
$240K
2 recent sales
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.1 mi
Expected Rent
$2,025/mo
$1,800 – $2,275 · wider-area estimate
Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Walden Green Montessori
Crime in Ridge Avenue & North Shore Road Area 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Ridge Avenue & North Shore Road Area home (around $240,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,617 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,617/mo | $43,109 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,861/mo | $49,617 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,943/mo | $51,805 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Ferrysburg
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Solar potential
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,497 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash noted
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
GHBLP serves Ferrysburg per its service area
Confirm by addressServices for Ferrysburg · Source: ferrysburg.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Ridge Avenue & North Shore Road Area 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(12)
Grocery Store
Orchard Markets
Grocery Store
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Restaurant
Pine Street Cafe
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
The Arboreal Inn
Restaurant
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Stan's Bar
Bar
Lucy's
Restaurant
12 Corners Vineyards - Grand Haven Tasting Rooom
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(17)
Elliott School
Holmes School
Central School
Ferry School
Christian Junior High School
School
+12 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Fire Barn Park Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+2 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Living in Ridge Avenue & North Shore Road Area: the details
Is Ridge Avenue & North Shore Road Area a good place to live?
Ridge Avenue & North Shore Road Area suits buyers looking for easy access to Lake Michigan and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Walden Green Montessori. The going price is around $240,000.
What does it cost to live in Ridge Avenue & North Shore Road Area?
Homes in Ridge Avenue & North Shore Road Area sell for a median of about $240,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 2 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Ridge Avenue & North Shore Road Area
- What do homes cost in Ridge Avenue & North Shore Road Area?
- The median home value in Ridge Avenue & North Shore Road Area is about $240,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ridge Avenue & North Shore Road Area housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Ridge Avenue & North Shore Road Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ridge Avenue & North Shore Road Area?
- Ridge Avenue & North Shore Road Area is served by Walden Green Montessori. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Ridge Avenue & North Shore Road Area walkable?
- Ridge Avenue & North Shore Road Area scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.







