Central Riverside
Easy outdoor access
The quick answer
Central Riverside is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Belding Area School District. Homes here typically sell for around $197,000.
1 home for sale·Median $197K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 4.7/10
Most people think of small Michigan towns as sleepy or stuck in time, but N State Rd & Main St Area has a different rhythm altogether. You're on the main spine of Belding, where the historic brick storefronts and tree-lined streets hold real purpose—a coffee shop within steps, grocery shopping a two-minute walk, and Central Riverside Park reachable in five minutes on foot when you want to be near the Flat River. The dining scene takes a short walk, but errands and daily life happen right where you are, which means you're not constantly reaching for the car keys for the basics.
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Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Silk City Nature Trail: 3 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 5 min walk
$197K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Silk City Nature Trail: 3 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Central Riverside
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,340/mo
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8 homes sold in Central Riverside this year. Thinking of selling?
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None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Central Riverside Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$197K
8 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Central Riverside Park
0.2 mi
Expected Rent
$975/mo
$900 – $1,050 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Leppinks Food Centers
McDonald's
Third Wave Coffee Shop
American Legion
Central Riverside Park
+1 more
Playground in Tiffany Ridge Dr & W State St Area
Haney Lake
Beach at Baldwin Lake
Silk City Nature Trail
Unnamed bike path
Leppinks Pharmacy
Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Belding Area School District
Crime in Central Riverside 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 Belding.
Belding crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Central Riverside home (around $197,450) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $35k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,330 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,330/mo | $35,466 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,531/mo | $40,820 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,598/mo | $42,620 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
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Solar potential
~$866/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,319 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
City does not run garbage; cart/recycling service via private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serves the area.
Confirm by addressServices for Belding · Source: belding.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Central Riverside 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(1)
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(2)
Fast Food
Fast Food
☕ Coffee(1)
Third Wave Coffee Shop
Café
🏫 Schools(4)
🚴 Trails(3)
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Leppinks Pharmacy
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library
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Living in Central Riverside: the details
Is Central Riverside a good place to live?
If you're after green space nearby, Central Riverside is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Belding Area School District. Expect prices centered around $197,000.
What does it cost to live in Central Riverside?
The typical home in Central Riverside goes for around $197,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 8 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Central Riverside
- What do homes cost in Central Riverside?
- The median home value in Central Riverside is about $197,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Central Riverside housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Central Riverside right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Central Riverside?
- Central Riverside is served by Belding Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Woodview Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Central Riverside walkable?
- Central Riverside scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.