Windy Ridge Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $342K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 5.7/10
You wake up here and there's land around you—real breathing room on lots that average just over a quarter-acre each—but you're not isolated; a restaurant is a six-minute walk away, and eighteen more sit within a mile, so dinner plans don't require a car debate. The subdivision spreads across eight acres in the 44th St & Shaffer Ave Area, where Kentwood Public Schools serves the neighborhood and Paris Park is less than a mile off for weekend mornings. Downtown Grand Rapids lands about twenty minutes away, and the airport is practically a neighbor at six and a half minutes, which matters if you're flying out on a Tuesday. Homes here run around $352K, and the texture of the place—close enough to amenities that you're not reinventing logistics every week, far enough back that you can actually use your yard—makes the daily rhythm feel unhurried without feeling cut off.
Why people love it here
$342K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Windy Ridge Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,322/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$342K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
30
Median Lot Size
0.21 ac
0.15 ac – 0.61 ac
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Horrocks Market
+1 more
PJ's Pizza & Slice
+1 more
Coffee Clubhouse LLC
+1 more
Dinks and Dingers Social Club
+1 more
East Paris Nature Park
+1 more
Endeavor School Playground
Krafts Lake
Unnamed beach
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
44th St & Shaffer Ave Area Trail
Blue's Gym
Walma/Kentwood City Hall (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Windy Ridge 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 Windy Ridge Estates home (around $342,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,275 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,275/mo | $60,660 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,619/mo | $69,838 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,734/mo | $72,907 |
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
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,257 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Windy Ridge 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
Paris Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
Asian Delight Marketplace
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
PJ's Pizza & Slice
Restaurant
China 1
Restaurant
Fast Food
Freddy Franks
Restaurant
Twisted Tap Sugar Shack
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
Twisted Tap Distillery
Bar
Dinks and Dingers Social Club
Bar
Tokyo Grill & Sushi
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Windy Ridge Estates
- What do homes cost in Windy Ridge Estates?
- The median home value in Windy Ridge Estates is about $342,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Windy Ridge Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Windy Ridge Estates right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Windy Ridge Estates?
- Windy Ridge Estates is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is Windy Ridge Estates walkable?
- Windy Ridge Estates scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.