Emerald Lake Terraces
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 6.2/10
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
Northview High School
- High — 1.6 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
Walkable for daily errands
- Lamberton Lake: 9 min walk
- 1 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Lamberton Lake: 9 min walk
- Soft Water Lake: 6 min bike
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
Wendy's
+1 more
Scooter's Coffee
+1 more
Cesars Pub
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
+1 more
Northlake Cooperative Playground
Lamberton Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
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Northgate Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Plainfield/Elmdale (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Crime in Emerald Lake Terraces 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Emerald Lake Terraces 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(28)
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Fast Food
Rice Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Carlo’s Pizza Plainfield Ave
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
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
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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EV Charging
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.