Ridgewood View
Surrounded by nature
Median $723K·Walkability 2.9/10·Schools 5.8/10
The moment you pull in, you're struck by the sheer space—40 acres of land where each condo sits on roughly 1.45 acres, which is genuinely generous for this kind of development. It's the kind of breathing room that makes you wonder why more places bother with tight clustering when you can just... spread out. You're about 19 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids if you need the city, but the thing is, you don't have to leave much—there are 66 restaurants within a mile, a grocery within a 13-minute walk, and a coffee shop equally close, which means the necessities are there without feeling like they're on top of you. Homes here run around $749K, and Northview Public Schools covers the district.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Versluis Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- D.W. Richardson Park: 9 min bike
- Unnamed beach: 10 min bike
Northview High School
- High — 2.4 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$723K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Ridgewood View
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,905/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
D.W. Richardson Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
0.4 mi
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$723K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
24
Complex Size
39.7 ac
24 units
Expected Rent
$1,700/mo
$1,500 – $1,900 · estimated range
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Taco Bell
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
+1 more
D.W. Richardson Park
+1 more
D.W. Richardson Park Playground
Versluis Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Sunflower Ridge Trail
dog_park
North County Trailway
Rogue River Mouth Launch
Planet Fitness
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Ridgewood View 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 Ridgewood View home (around $722,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $130k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,867 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,867/mo | $129,775 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,601/mo | $149,368 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,848/mo | $155,954 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · 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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,376 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield Township · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Ridgewood View 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.
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School
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Boat Launch
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Frequently asked about Ridgewood View
- What do homes cost in Ridgewood View?
- The median home value in Ridgewood View is about $722,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Ridgewood View?
- Ridgewood View is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Ridgewood View walkable?
- Ridgewood View scores 2.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.