Wolven Ridge
Strong schools draw families here
Median $768K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 7.3/10
The standout feature here is the lot size—each condo sits on roughly an acre, which is genuinely uncommon for attached housing. You're getting the space of a single-family property without the full maintenance burden, spread across 64 acres with four parks within a mile and a Rockford boat launch just over a mile away if you're thinking about the Rogue River. Homes run around $891K, and they're positioned conveniently between downtown Grand Rapids (about 19 minutes away) and the airport, though it's the immediate surroundings that matter more: 18 restaurants within a mile, a grocery store less than a mile out, and a coffee shop at the one-mile mark. Rockford Public Schools handles the district.
Why people love it here
Valley View Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$768K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min bike
- Premier Park Trail: 8 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Wolven Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,210/mo
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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$768K
2 recent sales
Units
40
Complex Size
63.6 ac
40 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Culver's
BIGGBY COFFEE
Digby's Deli
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Clear Bottom Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
White Pine Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
Snap Fitness
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Wolven 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 Wolven Ridge home (around $767,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $136k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,105 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,105/mo | $136,130 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,877/mo | $156,727 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,136/mo | $163,615 |
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
Wolven Ridge Condominium Association
Source: opencorporates.com
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Solar potential
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,405 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Algoma Sanitary District / private well
Algoma Sanitary District serves water/sewer in pockets (incl. Algoma-Plainfield system); rural on private well.
Algoma Sanitary District / individual septic
Sanitary district + Camp Lake Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Algoma Township Fire Department
Serves ~12,143 in 33 sq mi; 2 stations; full-time chief + 3 FT + 28 paid-on-call.
Services for Algoma · Source: algomasd.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Wolven 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(7)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Meijer Cafe And Thrift Market
Café
Biggby Coffee
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Digby's Deli
Bar
Rockford Brewing Company
Restaurant
Rockford Corner Bar
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Valley View School
Parkside Elementary
School
Blessed Virgin School
Post School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(7)
Wynalda Flow Trail 3
Bike Path
Wynalda Flow Trail 2
Bike Path
Premier Park Trail
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Wolven Ridge
- What do homes cost in Wolven Ridge?
- The median home value in Wolven Ridge is about $767,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Wolven Ridge housing market?
- no homes are listed in Wolven Ridge right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Wolven Ridge?
- Wolven Ridge is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Wolven Ridge walkable?
- Wolven Ridge scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.