Subdivision

Emerald Lake Terraces

Strong schools draw families here

Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 6.2/10

🏙️5 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan

Most people hear "subdivision" and picture rows of cookie-cutter homes on pocket-sized lots—but Emerald Lake Terraces breaks that mold. Spread across three acres in the Cameron Plat Area, the homes here sit on generous lots averaging nearly an acre each, giving you real space and breathing room. You're twelve minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, yet close enough to Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve that a five-minute walk gets you into wetlands and wildlife. The neighborhood sits within a mile of four parks, a dog park, and over a hundred restaurants; groceries and a transit stop are both nine minutes on foot, and if you're a boater, Comstock Riverside Park launch is under three miles away.

Why people love it here

🎓Schools
80

Northview High School

  • High — 1.6 mi away
  • Northview
  • 6 rated schools in district
🚶Walkability
50

Walkable for daily errands

  • Lamberton Lake: 9 min walk
  • 1 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 20 parks within 1 mile
  • Lamberton Lake: 9 min walk
  • Soft Water Lake: 6 min bike
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6.2
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 6 rated schools nearby

Range: 5/10 to 8/10

School District: Northview Public Schools

8Northview High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,092 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 1.6 mi
7North Oakview Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 342 students · 15:1 · Assigned · 1.5 mi
6East Oakview Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 375 students · 14:1 · Assigned · 1.2 mi
6Highlands SchoolMiddle · 05-06 · 412 students · 15:1 · Assigned · 2.4 mi
5Crossroads Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 404 students · 14:1 · Assigned · 1.6 mi
5West Oakview Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 255 students · 10:1 · Assigned · 1.2 mi

Walkability

5.0

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.0
🍽️Dining
6.1
🌳Nature
5.4
🚌Transit
6.5
💪Fitness
1.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

20

within 1 mile

GR

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Frequently asked about Emerald Lake Terraces

What schools serve Emerald Lake Terraces?
Emerald Lake Terraces is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
Is Emerald Lake Terraces walkable?
Emerald Lake Terraces scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: schools · Updated 6/21/2026