C.C. Comstock'S Riverside Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 4.3/10
When you turn onto the tree-lined streets of C.C. Comstock's Riverside Plat, you feel the neighborhood breathe—mature oaks overhead, the Grand River just a short walk away. This Creston subdivision sits within steps of transit and about nine and a half minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you're close enough to the city's pulse without being in its roar. Seven parks lie within a mile, including the Veterans Nature Trail right at your doorstep and access to Riverside Park's trails along the water. A half-dozen restaurants cluster nearby, with a grocery within a mile and a half, so daily life doesn't require a long drive. Homes here run around the mid-$200,000s, and the area draws first-time buyers and young families who appreciate the older bones of the neighborhood—Victorian cottages, Tudor-inspired homes, American Foursquares—paired with the river access and the Plainfield Avenue corridor's steady stream of shops and gathering spots just blocks away. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and if you've got a boat or kayak, Comstock Riverside Park's launch sits just over a mile downstream.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Notable nearby
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Plenitful
+1 more
Kobold's Kitchen
+1 more
Tap
+1 more
Veterans Nature Trail
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
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Veterans Nature Trail Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
+1 more
The Loading Dock
Three Mile/Monroe (WB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in C.C. Comstock'S Riverside Plat 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 →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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for C.C. Comstock'S Riverside Plat 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
Veterans Nature Trail
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
31
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
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Grocery Store
The Honey Baked Ham Company
Restaurant
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Plenitful
Restaurant
Too Tall's - Sweet Treats & Savory Eats
Restaurant
616 Batter Mix
Restaurant
616 Kabob Stop – Authentic Mediterranean Grill & Burgers in Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
Tap
Bar
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
Vinny's bar
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Wellerwood School
Palmer School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about C.C. Comstock'S Riverside Plat
- What schools serve C.C. Comstock'S Riverside Plat?
- C.C. Comstock'S Riverside Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is C.C. Comstock'S Riverside Plat walkable?
- C.C. Comstock'S Riverside Plat scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.