Ridgemoor
Easy outdoor access
4 homes for sale·Median $550K·Walkability 4.5/10·Schools 3.3/10
Turn off Breton Road into the interior streets and the pace drops immediately. The blocks here loop and curve rather than run straight, so there is little reason to drive through unless you live on them — Ridgemoor Drive, Okemos, Swansea and their neighbors form a self-contained grid tucked into the far southeast corner of Grand Rapids. The frame is easy to trace: Burton Street to the north, 28th Street to the south, Breton Road to the east, and the East Beltline along the west. Most of the housing went up in the 1960s and 1970s, and it shows in the stock — substantial single-family homes, a good share of them brick, set back on full lots with mature trees arching over the sidewalks. The scale is consistent from block to block, which gives the streets their even, settled look. Practically everything is a short drive: the Breton Village shopping center sits right at the northeast corner, 28th Street's retail runs along the south edge, and Meijer, Target, and Walmart are all within a few minutes. The East Beltline puts I-96 close by, so the rest of Kent County and downtown are an easy trip out. Reeds Lake and the shops of East Grand Rapids are just to the northeast. It is the kind of layout where you can walk a loop under the trees without crossing a busy road, then be on the highway five minutes later. To read about the community identity and the institutions that anchor the area, see the Ridgemoor association page.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.7 mi
- Swansea Drive Southeast: 8 min bike
- Unnamed bike_path: 6 min drive
$550K median
- 28 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
Explore Ridgemoor
Same name, different focus — Ridgemoor is also covered as:
- Ridgemoor Association — the neighborhood association — community events, meetings, and who represents the area
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Ridgemoor
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,734/mo
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28 homes sold in Ridgemoor this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Camelot Park
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.7 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Fresh Thyme
CoreLife Eatery
+1 more
Starbucks
Condado Tacos
+1 more
Camelot Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Whiskey Pond
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Planet Fitness
Burton/Woodlawn (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 5/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Ridgemoor 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 Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Ridgemoor home (around $550,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $98k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,658 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,658/mo | $97,552 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,212/mo | $112,313 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,397/mo | $117,249 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$469K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$235K
Median
Who actually lends in Ridgemoor, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Neighborhood Association
Ridgemoor Neighborhood Association
Association for the Ridgemoor area on the SE edge of Grand Rapids.
Source: nabooklet2020
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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Ridgemoor 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(29)
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🍕 Restaurants(11)
Coming Soon - Chipotle Mexican Grill
Restaurant
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Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
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Morning Belle
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☕ Coffee(21)
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🍺 Bars(21)
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🏫 Schools(27)
Our Savior Lutheran School
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
Alexander Hamilton School
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💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
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🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
East Paris Homesites Area Trail
Bike Path
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🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(12)
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👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
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📚 Libraries(12)
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⚡ EV Charging(4)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Ridgemoor
- What do homes cost in Ridgemoor?
- The median home value in Ridgemoor is about $550,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ridgemoor housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Ridgemoor right now, and 28 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ridgemoor?
- Ridgemoor is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Ridgemoor walkable?
- Ridgemoor scores 4.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
