Ridge View Estates Site Condominium
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $591K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 8.0/10
If you're looking at Ridge View Estates, here's the thing I'd tell you on the drive over: this is 100 acres of space in West Michigan where you actually get room to breathe without feeling isolated. The condominium community sits in the Cumberland Ave & 2 Mile Rd Area, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a commute is manageable at around 34 minutes, but far enough out that you're surrounded by actual land. Murray Lake sits just about a mile away—close enough that getting out on the water or landing at the boat launch takes maybe ten minutes from your front door. There's also a public access point at Murray Lake that's less than a mile out, which matters if you're the type who actually uses these things rather than just thinking about them. The homes here run around $572K, and you're in the Lowell Area Schools district. What makes this spot different isn't hype—it's the straightforward appeal of space, reasonable access to the city, and genuine proximity to water without any pretense about it. You get acreage, you get a lake, and you get the choice to use them or not.
Why people love it here
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 4.5 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Murray Lake — 0.7 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Murray Lake Public Access: 7 min bike
- Murray Lake: 8 min bike
$591K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Ridge View Estates Site Condominium
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,012/mo
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School District: Lowell Area Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Murray Lake Public Access
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Murray Lake
0.7 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Painted Turtle Hard Cider Tasting Room
Murray Lake Public Access
Murray Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
North Country Trail
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Murray Lake Launch
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Ridge View Estates Site Condominium 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 Ridge View Estates Site Condominium home (around $591,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $105k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,931 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,931/mo | $104,824 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,526/mo | $120,685 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,725/mo | $125,989 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$165K
Per listing
Homeowners Association
Ridgeview Estates Homeowners (Ridge View Estates, Lowell)
Source: ridgeviewestates.info · unconfirmed
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
~$873/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,369 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Ridge View Estates Site Condominium 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.
☕ Coffee(3)
🍺 Bars(1)
Grattan Irish Pub
Bar
🏫 Schools(5)
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Ridge View Estates Site Condominium
- What do homes cost in Ridge View Estates Site Condominium?
- The median home value in Ridge View Estates Site Condominium is about $591,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ridge View Estates Site Condominium housing market?
- no homes are listed in Ridge View Estates Site Condominium right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ridge View Estates Site Condominium?
- Ridge View Estates Site Condominium is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Ridge View Estates Site Condominium walkable?
- Ridge View Estates Site Condominium scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.