The Ridge
Strong schools draw families here
Median $1.1M·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 8.7/10
You're driving along Grand River Drive when the road opens up—suddenly there's acreage, breathing room, the kind of land that makes you realize how tired you are of looking at your neighbor's garage. That's the Ridge, 145 acres of condo lots averaging 2.72 acres each, the sort of place where you're not buying a postage stamp with a mailbox. Homes here run around $1.3M, and the trade-off is distance: the nearest grocery and restaurants sit about two miles out, which means you're committed to the car for coffee (2.2 miles) and everything else. That said, downtown Grand Rapids is only 16.4 minutes away when you want it, and Gerald R. Ford airport is 21 minutes if you're traveling—close enough to matter, far enough that you don't hear the noise.
Why people love it here
Knapp Forest Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.7 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$1.1M median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Ada Township Trails: 6 min bike
- Roselle Park: 12 min bike
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Median home price in The Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$7,790/mo
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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$1.1M
Based on 3yr sales
Units
47
Complex Size
145.2 ac
47 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Roselle Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Noco Provisions
Roselle Park
Unnamed playground
East Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
dog_park
Ada Township Trails
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
Orangetheory Fitness
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in The 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced The Ridge home (around $1,147,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $204k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $7,632 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $7,632/mo | $203,529 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $8,787/mo | $234,325 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $9,173/mo | $244,624 |
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.
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 ~6,377 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well (municipal water in pockets)
Most properties on private well; limited township/Grand Rapids water in developed areas.
Septic - individual (municipal sewer in pockets)
Rural areas on individual septic; sewer in developed corridors.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services agreement with Cascade & Grand Rapids Twps; community policing 616-632-3220.
Services for Ada · Source: adamichigan.org
Utility, solar, and service details for The 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.
🛒 Grocery(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
James & Shirley Balk Café
Restaurant
Morning Belle
Restaurant
Restaurant
Cornerstone Junction Pizza and Subs
Restaurant
Fugi Yama
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1
Bar
Gravity Taphouse + Grille
Pub
Hopcat
Pub
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Lincoln School
Forest Hills Northern
Northern Trails 5/6 school
Collins School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Ada Township Trails
Bike Path
3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail
Bike Path
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(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about The Ridge
- What do homes cost in The Ridge?
- The median home value in The Ridge is about $1,147,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve The Ridge?
- The Ridge is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is The Ridge walkable?
- The Ridge scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.