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Subdivision13.6 acres

Plainfield Pines Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 4 min drive
  • Huff Park Short/Long Loop: 5 min drive
💰Home Values

$329K median

  • 2 sales in past year
🎓Schools
55

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 20 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers spacious living with generous lot sizes averaging 0.17 acres across its 14-acre footprint. The community centers around the peaceful Riverside Gardens neighborhood, where well-maintained homes sit on quiet cul-de-sacs. With excellent transit access and nearby amenities including seven restaurants within walking distance, residents enjoy convenient connections to the broader Grand Rapids area.

Nature lovers appreciate the proximity to Soft Water Lake less than a mile away, plus five parks within the immediate area and three boat launches within a short drive. While the area maintains a suburban feel with moderate walkability, schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools district serve local families. This location works best for families seeking larger lots and peaceful residential living while maintaining access to Grand Rapids amenities, plus outdoor enthusiasts who value easy access to lakes and parks.

2 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

0.9 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$371K

2 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

58

Median Lot Size

0.17 ac

0.12 ac – 0.35 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

5.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 20 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
4Aberdeen SchoolElementary · PK-08 · 234 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi

2 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026