Saddleback Village
Strong schools draw families here
Median $750K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 8.8/10
Living at Saddleback Village means a shorter commute than most—downtown Grand Rapids is just over 12 minutes away, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is under 18. The community spreads across 21 acres of condo-style homes with an average lot of roughly a third of an acre, keeping things compact without feeling cramped. Most days you're running errands within a mile or so: the nearest grocery is 1.5 miles out, a coffee shop and restaurant sit about the same distance, and six different grocery stores are within two miles if you want options. Hidden Lake lies just 1.2 miles away for weekend outings, and Forest Hills Park anchors the area at 1.4 miles—both close enough that a drive takes almost no time. Homes here run around $975K, and the Forest Hills Public Schools district covers the area. The real setup, though, is the location itself: you're inside the Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area where proximity wins. Fifteen minutes to the airport, a dozen minutes to the city, and everything you need for the week within shouting distance—that's what defines the rhythm here.
Why people love it here
Northern High School
- High — 1.3 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$750K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Saddleback Village
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,088/mo
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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$750K
1 recent sale
Units
42
Complex Size
20.7 ac
42 units
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
James & Shirley Balk Café
+1 more
The Pantry of Forest Hills
+1 more
Noco Provisions
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
+1 more
Forest Hills Park Playground
East Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Crahen Valley Township Park Trails
dog_park
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
+1 more
Pure Barre
+1 more
Leffingwell/Leonard (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Miller Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+1 more
Crime in Saddleback Village 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 Saddleback Village home (around $749,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $133k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,985 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,985/mo | $132,937 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,739/mo | $153,052 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,992/mo | $159,778 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,374 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Saddleback Village 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
James & Shirley Balk Café
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Zoup! Eatery
Restaurant
Brunch House GR
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
Johnny's Markets
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Collins School
Lincoln School
Northern Trails 5/6 school
Forest Hills Northern
Martin School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Saddleback Village
- What do homes cost in Saddleback Village?
- The median home value in Saddleback Village is about $749,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Saddleback Village housing market?
- no homes are listed in Saddleback Village right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Saddleback Village?
- Saddleback Village is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern High School (9/10).
- Is Saddleback Village walkable?
- Saddleback Village scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.