Ridgemoor
Suburban Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Kent County 49546
Neighborhood Reviews
Space is easy to come by in Ridgemoor
A lot of Ridgemoor’s homes were constructed across the mid-20th century, an assortment of colonial-, ranch- and contemporary-style options. Expansive floor plans are one quality many houses around Ridgemoor share — it’s not uncommon to find homes here that push over 3,000 square feet. And though these houses have some age, quite a few have been updated or remodeled. Homes in Ridgemoor come with spacious lots, too, often at least one-fifth of an acre and up to more than half an acre. Lawns across the neighborhood are well-manicured, dotting with assorted trees and shrubbery, helping create a cozy setting around the area’s winding blocks. As sizable as homes here are, price tags regularly hover in the $300,000s, though they sometimes climb into the $400,000s and $500,000s. Some condos supplement the single-family homes in Ridgemoor, and those sell for prices in the $100,000s and $200,000s. Demand is high, too. “It’s all high demand when you have close proximity to Grand Rapids,” says Prins, who has been in real estate for over two decades.
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Stroll to the titular park
Residents here can stroll with the kids to the small neigborhood Ridgemoor Park, by Ridgemoor Park Montessori. The park features a playground and athletic field space. Ridgemoor is also close to the 53-acre MacKay-Jaycees Park, which includes everything from a sand volleyball pit to tennis courts. Mackay-Jaycees is adjacent to Indian Trails Golf Course, a public circuit that offers special tee times for Speefgolf, which mixes running and golf for more of a workout and peppier pace of play.
Local schools come with freedom of choice
Students in Ridgemoor can attend schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools system, which allows for enrollment in schools outside of their students’ respective attendance boundaries. One option is particularly close for those in Ridgemoor: Ridgemoor Park Montessori, a prekindergarten through sixth-grade school. Ridgemoor Park Montessori carries a C-plus overall grade on Niche, and emphasizes hands-on learning. Mulick Park Elementary is another possibility for young students in Ridgemoor, a C-rated school that offers an afterschool program for students and their families. Students may then move on to the C-minus-rated Alger Middle, whose extracurricular opportunities include a standout basketball team and a choir program. Ottawa Hills High, which has a C grade, is next, a school that offers academies in media production and hospitality and tourism. Ridgemoor also features the private, prekindergarten through eighth-grade St. Paul the Apostle School and is near the private Calvin University, which has more than 100 academic programs.Travel to a winter wonderland
Ridgemoor’s proximity to Downtown Grand Rapids means residents can quickly reach the city’s World of Winter Festival, a two-month extravaganza that ranks as the biggest winter festival in America. The World of Winter Festival features over 100 art installations, plus activities like live music.Getting Downtown is always easy
Those who live in Ridgemoor can head slightly west to reach U.S. Route 131, which connects them to Downtown Ridgemoor in a trip of just about 7 miles total. There are also several bus stops in the “The Rapid” service peppered around the Ridgemoor area. The Rapid serves not just Grand Rapids but also Wyoming, East Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kentwood and Walker.Shopping galore surrounds Ridgemoor
Ridgemoor residents looking to scratch their retail itch have myriad options to choose from nearby. Head slightly north to peruse the 224,000-square-foot Breton Village shopping center, whose tenants include Lululemon, LOFT, Jos. A. Bank and West Elm. Or head southeast to go to the 1.1 million-square-foot Woodland Mall, which proclaims itself to be the premier shopping destination in Grand Rapids. There are more than 100 stores at Woodland, from Apple to Zumiez, plus restaurants like The Cheesecake Factory and Red Robin. Locals can knock out grocery shopping at either Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods across 28th Street from Woodland Mall.
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Paul McKinley
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mark Brace
Mark Brace
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
(269) 430-2613
890 Total Sales
5 in Ridgemoor
$224K - $515K Price Range
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Tanya Powell-May
Tanya Powell-May
Keller Williams GR North
(616) 202-5928
302 Total Sales
3 in Ridgemoor
$200K - $400K Price Range
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Tammy Dykema-Halloran
Tammy Dykema-Halloran
Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center
(269) 397-8992
214 Total Sales
1 in Ridgemoor
$295,000 Price
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Lisa Novosad
Lisa Novosad
Responds QuicklyNovosad Realty Partners, LLC
(616) 552-4436
147 Total Sales
3 in Ridgemoor
$249K - $296K Price Range
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Andrew Grashuis
Andrew Grashuis
Responds QuicklyGreenridge Realty (EGR)
(616) 541-2495
158 Total Sales
2 in Ridgemoor
$410,000 Price Range
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Jeremy Crump
JC
Jeremy Crump
Responds QuicklyBellabay Realty (SW)
(269) 430-2921
176 Total Sales
2 in Ridgemoor
$95K - $240K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Ottawa Hills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Camelot Park
Mulick Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Cambridge Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
MacKay Jaycees Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Ridgemoor Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/11/2016
Niche Review
It is a good place to grow up. It is kind of conservative, but there is a lot of diversity in school.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Ridgemoor | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ridgemoor Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ridgemoor, Grand Rapids sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Ridgemoor, Grand Rapids over the last 12 months is $451,250, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$430,000
Median Sale Price
$451,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$505,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$226,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
56
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$219
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
574
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
2018
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,912
On par with the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,213
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
654
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
26,136
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$980 - $2,340 per month
- Arrowhead Apartments
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 288+ Sq Ft
- 2779A Swansea Dr SE
- Grand Rapids, MI
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$1,600 per month
- Townhouse for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,500 Sq Ft
- 3000 Mulford Dr SE
- Unit 3000
- Grand Rapids, MI
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,953
Median Age
41
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$87,000
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,233
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99%
College Graduates
56.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
46''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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A suburban neighborhood with an active corridor of locally owned businesses
East Grand Rapids
Suburban community with top-rated schools and year-round recreation options
Millbrook
Filled with suburban charm yet close to the most extensive retail in the city
East Paris
Woodland Mall and suburban homes near the Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Shawnee Park
A family-friendly neighborhood within walking distance to several schools
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