Windridge Estates
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $1.5M·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 8.0/10
Windridge Estates spreads across 9 acres of generous lots—each averaging 1.24 acres—where you get real breathing room without feeling stranded; downtown Grand Rapids is about 20 minutes away, and the airport another four minutes past that. Homes here run around $308K, which means you're not pinching pennies but you're not stretching either, and students attend Forest Hills Public Schools. The Grand River Fulton Street Preserve sits 1.4 miles out if you want to walk the trails, and there's a boat launch at Ada just down the road if paddling is your thing—but the real gem is how many grocers and restaurants cluster within a couple miles, so you're never truly remote. It's the kind of place where a full acre under your feet feels genuinely achievable, and you're still woven into the fabric of the area around Honey Creek Avenue and 2 Mile Road.
Why people love it here
1.2 acre avg lots
- 1 homes
Eastern High School
- High — 4.5 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$1.5M median
- 1 recent sale
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Windridge Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$10,319/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 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$1.5M
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
1
Median Lot Size
1.2 ac
1.2 ac – 1.2 ac
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Market
Papa K's Pizza
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Ada Indoor Country Club
+1 more
Grand River Fulton Street Preserve
Unnamed playground
Bailey Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Ada Township Trails
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Windridge Estates 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 Windridge Estates home (around $1,520,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $268k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $10,062 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $10,062/mo | $268,321 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $11,586/mo | $308,955 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $12,094/mo | $322,516 |
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.
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
~$851/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,206 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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 Windridge Estates 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
Grand River Fulton Street Preserve
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(5)
Ada Market
Grocery Store
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Papa K's Pizza
Restaurant
Luna of Ada
Restaurant
Myrth
Restaurant
Fruition Açaí & Juice Bar
Restaurant
RIX
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
Café
Café
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(11)
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(2)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Frequently asked about Windridge Estates
- What do homes cost in Windridge Estates?
- The median home value in Windridge Estates is about $1,520,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Windridge Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Windridge Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Windridge Estates?
- Windridge Estates is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Windridge Estates walkable?
- Windridge Estates scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.