E Main St & Riverside Dr Area
Strong schools draw families here
5 homes for sale·Median $306K·Walkability 3.8/10·Schools 7.7/10
You'll walk out your door expecting small-town quiet, and instead you'll find yourself a fifteen-minute drive from downtown Grand Rapids—close enough to hit a museum or catch a show on a whim, far enough that you're genuinely out here. The Flat River runs through the neighborhood, and Richards Park is a comfortable walk away if you want to stretch your legs. Main Street is practically your front yard; restaurants and cafes are steps away, with thirty options within a mile when you're tired of cooking. The Lowell Area Schools serve the area, and grocery shopping won't take you more than a couple of miles. Homes tend toward ranch-style comfort with aluminum siding—nothing fussy, just solid, lived-in buildings on reasonable lots. It's the kind of place where you get actual downtown walkability without losing access to highways when you need them, and where a long-established small city hasn't transformed itself into something unrecognizable in the process.
Why people love it here
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 2.4 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$306K median
- 29 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 19 parks within 1 mile
- Richards Park: 8 min bike
- Recreation Park: 8 min bike
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Median home price in E Main St & Riverside Dr Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,077/mo
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29 homes sold in E Main St & Riverside Dr Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
19
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Keiser's Kitchen
+1 more
Meds cafe
Hop Hog Lowell
+1 more
Richards Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Stoney Lake
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
North Country Trail
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Creekside Park Trail
Lowell - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in E Main St & Riverside Dr Area 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 Lowell.
Lowell crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced E Main St & Riverside Dr Area home (around $306,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,035 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,035/mo | $54,274 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,343/mo | $62,487 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,446/mo | $65,233 |
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
~$697/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,296 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Lowell Light & Power · ~11.1¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility since 1896; serves city + parts of Lowell/Vergennes Twps.
Confirm by addressLowell Area Fire & Emergency Services Authority
Joint authority of City + Lowell Twp + Vergennes Twp. 315 S Hudson.
Services for Lowell · Source: lowellmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for E Main St & Riverside Dr Area 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.
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Frostie Boy of Lowell
Fast Food
Keiser's Kitchen
Restaurant
Restaurant
Los Portales Bar and Grill
Restaurant
Sabor Mexicano
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
Hop Hog Lowell
Restaurant
Sneaker's
Bar
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(1)
Lowell Senior High
School
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Bike Path
Creekside Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about E Main St & Riverside Dr Area
- What do homes cost in E Main St & Riverside Dr Area?
- The median home value in E Main St & Riverside Dr Area is about $306,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the E Main St & Riverside Dr Area housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in E Main St & Riverside Dr Area right now, and 29 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve E Main St & Riverside Dr Area?
- E Main St & Riverside Dr Area is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is E Main St & Riverside Dr Area walkable?
- E Main St & Riverside Dr Area scores 3.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
