Wedgefield
Strong schools draw families here
Median $1.2M·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 8.5/10
You might expect a condo community to mean density—stacked units, shared walls, the hum of neighbors through thin plaster. Wedgefield is something different: 50 acres spread across homes that sit on an average of 1.5 acres each, which means space feels genuinely available here, not rationed. Homes run around $1.0M, and they're scattered across enough land that you can breathe without seeing into someone else's kitchen. The Forest Hills Public Schools serve the area, and downtown Grand Rapids is about 18 minutes away when you need it—close enough that you're not choosing isolation, far enough that the everyday pace stays unhurried. Gerald R. Ford Airport sits about 24 minutes out, which matters if you travel.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 0.7 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$1.2M median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Wedgefield
Estimated Monthly Payment
$8,004/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$1.2M
1 recent sale
Units
15
Complex Size
50.3 ac
15 units
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
Starbucks
Hopcat
Knapp Street Bridge Boating Access Site
Playground in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area
Beach in Waterford Condominiums
Egypt Valley - Section 4
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
YogaSix
Meijer - Knapp's Corner
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Wedgefield 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 Wedgefield home (around $1,179,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $209k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $7,842 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $7,842/mo | $209,116 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $9,028/mo | $240,758 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $9,425/mo | $251,339 |
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.
Homeowners Association
WEDGEFIELD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
Source: michigan-company.com
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
~$863/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,296 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Wedgefield 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
Knapp Street Bridge Boating Access Site
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
The Cedar Lounge
Restaurant
Kamchi
Restaurant
Lalo's Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
Vitale's of Ada
Restaurant
Vitales Pizza of Ada Inc
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Barnes & Noble
Café
Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
The Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
Reds at Thousand Oaks
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(19)
+14 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
YogaSix
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(8)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(10)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+7 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(3)
👶 Childcare(1)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Wedgefield
- What do homes cost in Wedgefield?
- The median home value in Wedgefield is about $1,179,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Wedgefield housing market?
- no homes are listed in Wedgefield right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Wedgefield?
- Wedgefield is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Wedgefield walkable?
- Wedgefield scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.