Seneca Ridge
Strong schools draw families here
Median $375K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 6.8/10
The front porches here are genuinely generous—deep enough that you'd actually sit there, not just dash through. These are newer homes, most completed in the last few years, and they're built with the kind of open floor plans and main-floor master suites that reflect what people are actually looking for right now: kitchens with islands, cathedral ceilings, and enough storage that you're not fighting your own house. The neighborhood sits about 20 minutes from Gerald R. Ford airport and close to a handful of restaurants within easy reach, with Wildwood Trails Park just a short walk if you want green space without leaving the immediate area.
Why people love it here
Lee Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Thornapple Kellogg
- 4 rated schools in district
$375K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Seneca Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,543/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 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Thornapple Kellogg School District
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Little Caesars Pizza Portal
+1 more
Champs Bar
Wildwood Trails Park
+1 more
Playground on Patterson Rd
Hardwood Lake
Fishing Beach
Stimson Road
Middleville Bark Park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Gymnastics In Motion
Middleville Village Library
Crime in Seneca Ridge 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Seneca Ridge home (around $374,538) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $66k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,479 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,479/mo | $66,116 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,855/mo | $76,129 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,980/mo | $79,470 |
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.
Solar potential
~$902/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,309 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Seneca Ridge 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
Wildwood Trails Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Thornapple Kitchen
Restaurant
China Kitchen
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza Portal
Fast Food
Faro's Italian Pizza
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
Café
🏫 Schools(6)
School
School
School
Thornapple Kellogg Early Childhood Center
+1 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Gymnastics In Motion
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Middleville Bark Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(1)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
📚 Libraries(1)
Middleville Village Library
Frequently asked about Seneca Ridge
- What do homes cost in Seneca Ridge?
- The median home value in Seneca Ridge is about $374,538. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Seneca Ridge?
- Seneca Ridge is served by Thornapple Kellogg School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lee Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Seneca Ridge walkable?
- Seneca Ridge scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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