Ridgewood Park
Solid value in a growing area
Median $289K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 4.6/10
Ridgewood Park sits on just two acres within Shawmut Hills, a northwest corner of Grand Rapids where tree-lined streets and rolling lots give residents real breathing room—lots here average 0.30 acres, which means a genuine yard instead of a postage stamp. The subdivision's proximity to downtown (about 6 minutes by car) and the airport (closer to 23) makes commuting straightforward without the trade-off of feeling detached. Homes run around $289K and tend to fall between 1,200 and 3,000 square feet, mixing ranch and colonial styles built mostly in the 1950s and '60s. A restaurant sits just a 4-minute walk away, and you've got 72 dining options within a mile, plus Valley Field Park is essentially at your doorstep—three minutes on foot. The Grand Rapids Public Schools district serves the area, and seven parks cluster within walking distance, so outdoor access isn't something you have to hunt for.
Why people love it here
$289K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Sullivan Field: 3 min walk
- Valley Field: 7 min walk
Walkable for daily errands
- Sullivan Field: 3 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Ridgewood Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,965/mo
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Est. Home Value
$289K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
6
Median Lot Size
0.28 ac
0.12 ac – 0.48 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Valley Field
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Westsider Cafe
+1 more
Bridge Street Ministries
+1 more
Triangle Tavern
+1 more
Sullivan Field
+1 more
Sullivan Field Playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Leonard/White (EB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
West Leonard Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Ridgewood Park 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.
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Solar potential
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
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 Ridgewood Park 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(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Westsider Cafe
Restaurant
Fast Food
Gino's Pizza
Restaurant
Los Mariscos de Pancho
Restaurant
DiPiazza's Pizzeria
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Villa Maria School
Stocking School
School
Saint Adalberts School
Sibley School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Ridgewood Park
- What do homes cost in Ridgewood Park?
- The median home value in Ridgewood Park is about $289,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Ridgewood Park?
- Ridgewood Park is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Ridgewood Park walkable?
- Ridgewood Park scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.