Ives Ave & Cedar St Area
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
Ives Ave & Cedar St Area is a walkable neighborhood, part of Big Rapids Public Schools.
Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 6.6/10
The daily rhythm here centers on what's immediately walkable—a grocery run, coffee, dinner, or a transit connection all happen without getting in the car. The nearest restaurant and coffee shop are steps away, and a grocery store is a seven-minute walk, which means errands fold naturally into the neighborhood itself rather than requiring a trip elsewhere. Within a mile, there are 16 restaurants and a transit stop right at hand, so moving around town doesn't demand a car every time. The area itself spans 130 acres with 10 parks within a mile, including Green Space adjacent to the neighborhood, which shapes how people actually spend their afternoons. Walk times here cap out—dining has an 8 out of 10 walkability score, and transit the same—so the texture of life is one where you're bumping into what you need on foot or hopping a nearby bus, not plotting out drives to find basic things.
Why people love it here
Riverview Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.5 mi away
- Big Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Starbucks: 1 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 58 parks within 1 mile
- Green Space: 5 min walk
- Cycleway from Northland Dr to Watertower Rd: 10 min walk
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 10/10
School District: Big Rapids Public Schools
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Living in Ives Ave & Cedar St Area: the details
Is Ives Ave & Cedar St Area a good place to live?
Ives Ave & Cedar St Area is a strong fit if you want a walkable setting and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, you can walk to groceries, cafés and parks for many everyday errands, though a car still helps for bigger trips. This neighborhood is part of Big Rapids Public Schools.
Frequently asked about Ives Ave & Cedar St Area
- What schools serve Ives Ave & Cedar St Area?
- Ives Ave & Cedar St Area is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Ives Ave & Cedar St Area walkable?
- Ives Ave & Cedar St Area scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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