Ridgefield
Strong schools draw families here
Median $353K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
Ridgefield Drive winds through the Beckwith area with duplexes set back on generous lots—each one backing onto open space, no houses behind them, which means real breathing room without feeling isolated. The units themselves are straightforward: two bedrooms, one bath per side, shared two-car attached garages, and a recreation room downstairs that makes the footprint work harder than it looks. Homes here run around $347K, and it's the kind of place where people stay—long-term tenants aren't unusual. The Sparta Area Schools district serves the area, and you're about 20 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need it, though most daily life happens closer: six grocery stores within a couple of miles, a boat launch on the Rogue River about 2.5 miles south if you're into that.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 2.4 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$353K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Ridgefield
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,393/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Recent Sale Price
$353K
2 recent sales
Units
32
Complex Size
48.6 ac
32 units
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Domino's Pizza
+1 more
Starbucks
Bow Tie Tavern
+1 more
Spartan Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Elk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
White Pine Trail
Wahlfield Park Trail
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield home (around $352,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,345 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,345/mo | $62,522 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,699/mo | $71,982 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,818/mo | $75,146 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Ridgefield Condominiums Association
Source: ridgefieldcondominiums.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,273 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Ridgefield 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Wahlfield Park
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(5)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Cielito Lindo
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Burger King
Restaurant
New Dragon Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Pizzeria Maria
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(13)
Englishville School (Closed)
White School
Goff School
Holy Family School
Koon School
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Wahlfield Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Frequently asked about Ridgefield
- What do homes cost in Ridgefield?
- The median home value in Ridgefield is about $352,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ridgefield housing market?
- no homes are listed in Ridgefield right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ridgefield?
- Ridgefield is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Ridgefield walkable?
- Ridgefield scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.