Waterchase Ridge
Solid value in a growing area
Median $1.4M·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 5.0/10
The thing that makes Waterchase Ridge distinct is its scale—seven acres of condos plotted so that four parks sit within a mile of your front door, and a nature preserve is just a six-minute walk away. It's the kind of density that lets you feel surrounded by green without feeling crowded. Ferrysburg Nature Preserve anchors the landscape, and when you want something more built-out, a dozen restaurants and a grocery store are close enough that you're not trapped in a car for dinner or milk. Coffee takes a bit longer at two miles, so the local coffee-shop run becomes an actual errand—but that's fine because the drive to Grand Haven's beach is only nine minutes, and downtown Grand Rapids sits at less than an hour away. Homes here run around $1.4M, and they're built on lots averaging about two-thirds of an acre, which gives real breathing room in a place that could've been tight. The community feeds into Grand Haven Area Public Schools, and it's positioned in the North Shore Estates Sub Area, where the bones of the neighborhood—tree cover, water access, and proximity to actual things—make the condo concept feel less like compromise and more like intention.
Why people love it here
$1.4M median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 10 min walk
- North Shore Estates Sub Area Trail: 10 min walk
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Median home price in Waterchase Ridge
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Est. Home Value
$1.4M
Assessor estimate
Units
9
Complex Size
6.7 ac
9 units
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ferrysburg Nature Preserve
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Leppinks
The Arboreal Inn
BIGGBY COFFEE
Stan's Bar
Mike Herman Memorial Field
Unnamed playground
Smith Bayou
+1 more
Lakeside Beach
Segment 1 to 2
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Mill Point Park Launch
+1 more
Walgreens
Spring Lake District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Waterchase 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 Ottawa County.
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Spring Lake Township
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Solar potential
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,497 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Township-contracted curbside trash/recycling/yard waste hauler since Jan 1, 2023.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Spring Lake · Source: springlaketwp.org
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🛒 Grocery(11)
Grocery Store
Orchard Markets
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
The Arboreal Inn
Restaurant
Restaurant
Pine Street Cafe
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Stan's Bar
Bar
12 Corners Vineyards - Grand Haven Tasting Rooom
Bar
Lucy's
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Faith School
Elliott School
Central School
Holmes School
Ferry School
+10 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
Shoreline Landing Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Ferrysburg Nature Preserve Trail
Bike Path
North Shore Estates Sub Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+2 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
Frequently asked about Waterchase Ridge
- What do homes cost in Waterchase Ridge?
- The median home value in Waterchase Ridge is about $1,367,625. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Waterchase Ridge?
- Waterchase Ridge is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Waterchase Ridge walkable?
- Waterchase Ridge scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.