Ridgeview Estates
Walkable and connected
Median $303K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 6.9/10
The ridge that runs through here—it's subtle, nothing dramatic, but you notice it when you're walking the lots, how the land tilts just enough to give you sight lines and drainage that actually works. Ridgeview sits on 15 acres of quarter-acre parcels in the Chateau Estates Area, where homes run around $321K and you're never more than a few minutes from a restaurant (54 within a mile) or a grocery store. There's a transit stop at the edge of the subdivision, and George P. Tilma Nature Preserve is a short walk if you want to actually get outside. Wyoming Public Schools serves the area, and you're about 12 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city. It's the kind of place where you get space—a proper lot—without the feeling of being stranded.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- 44th/Forest Park (EB): 4 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
$303K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 26 parks within 1 mile
- George P. Tilma Nature Preserve: 9 min walk
- Charles Lemery Park: 11 min walk
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Median home price in Ridgeview Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,054/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Barrel House Party Store
Dunkin'
+1 more
SAPO Coffee House
+1 more
3 Gatos Brewery
+1 more
George P. Tilma Nature Preserve
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Whispering Springs Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
RiverTown Mall Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Grandville Launch
Anytime Fitness
+1 more
44th/Forest Park (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
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Median Sale Price
$303K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
44
Median Lot Size
0.22 ac
0.17 ac – 0.46 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
George P. Tilma Nature Preserve
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
26
within 1 mile
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Crime in Ridgeview Estates 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 Ridgeview Estates home (around $302,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,012 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,012/mo | $53,654 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,316/mo | $61,772 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,418/mo | $64,487 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Ridgeview Estates 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)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Noble Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Great Lakes
Restaurant
Dunkin'
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar
Bar
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
Bar
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Huntington Woods Early Child Center
Holy Trinity School
West Elementary School
School
Pine Grove Learning Center
Oriole Park Elementary School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(8)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Chateau Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Childcare Center
Little Fliers Childcare and Development Center
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Ridgeview Estates
- What do homes cost in Ridgeview Estates?
- The median home value in Ridgeview Estates is about $302,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ridgeview Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Ridgeview Estates right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ridgeview Estates?
- Ridgeview Estates is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Grand View Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Ridgeview Estates walkable?
- Ridgeview Estates scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.