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
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
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.