Ridgewood Estates
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $307K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 7.9/10
The streets here follow a clean grid that somehow doesn't feel rigid—just honest geometry laid across 46 acres where lots run just over a third of an acre each, wide enough for real yards but tight enough that neighbors aren't distant. You're in the Broadview Gardens Area, roughly 16 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, with Jenison Public Schools serving the subdivision. Walk four minutes and you'll find yourself at a restaurant; the neighborhood sits in a pocket of genuine density—thirty dining spots and thirty-six grocers within easy reach, though a coffee shop means a short drive. Maplewood Park anchors things seven minutes on foot, one of seven parks within a mile that give the place shape without fanfare. Homes hover around $559K, the kind of price point where you're not stretching for the address itself but buying into actual proximity—to work, to food, to the airport about thirty minutes west.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Kenowa Lake — 2.0 mi
- 39 parks within 1 mile
- Woodcrest Park: 12 min walk
- Sandyhill Elementary Playground: 7 min bike
Bauerwood School
- Elementary — 0.9 mi away
- Jenison
- 7 rated schools in district
$307K median
- 2 recent sales
Notable nearby
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Ridgewood Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,082/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Maplewood Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
39
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
2.0 mi
Recent Sale Price
$307K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
18
Median Lot Size
0.34 ac
0.30 ac – 0.44 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Los Ranchos Mexican Restaurant
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
The Win Tavern 33
+1 more
Woodcrest Park
Unnamed playground
Maplewood Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Bursly paved walking trail
Idema Explorers Trail
Georgetown Launch
Yoga Blue
Fairlanes/Chicago Dr (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Ridgewood 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Ridgewood Estates home (around $306,750) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,031 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,031/mo | $54,150 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,338/mo | $62,350 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,441/mo | $65,087 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Georgetown Charter Township
Source: gtwp.com · 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
~$895/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,262 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Georgetown Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township distribution; treated water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan source).
Georgetown Charter Township (treatment via City of Grandville)
Township collection; treatment purchased from City of Grandville.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Georgetown · Source: gtwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Ridgewood 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(18)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+15 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
The Win
Restaurant
Los Ranchos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
Los Amigos
Restaurant
Fast Food
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
The Win Tavern 33
Bar
Peppino's Pizzeria & Sports Grille | Jenison
Bar
Rush Creek Bistro
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
School
Jenison Junior High School
School
School
Jenison Innovation Academy
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Idema Explorers Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Frequently asked about Ridgewood Estates
- What do homes cost in Ridgewood Estates?
- The median home value in Ridgewood Estates is about $306,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ridgewood Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Ridgewood Estates right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ridgewood Estates?
- Ridgewood Estates is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bauerwood School (9/10).
- Is Ridgewood Estates walkable?
- Ridgewood Estates scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.