River Bluff
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $566K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 7.7/10
The tree line along this stretch sets the tone immediately—125 acres of condo living where you're not stacked on top of each other. Lots average 1.62 acres, which means real space, actual yards, and the kind of breathing room that makes you wonder why you tolerated apartment living for so long. The draw is straightforward: density that doesn't feel dense, and enough land to remember why you moved to Michigan in the first place.
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Why people love it here
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 2.0 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$566K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 14 min walk
- North Country Trail: 10 min bike
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Median home price in River Bluff
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,843/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Recent Sale Price
$566K
1 recent sale
Units
66
Complex Size
124.9 ac
66 units
Expected Rent
$2,325/mo
$2,050 – $2,625 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Los Portales Bar and Grill
Tim Hortons
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
+1 more
Unnamed park
Natures Place Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
North Country Trail
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Lowell - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in River Bluff 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 →To buy a median-priced River Bluff home (around $566,070) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $102k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,813 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,813/mo | $101,677 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,389/mo | $117,028 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,582/mo | $122,188 |
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.
Homeowners Association
River Bluffs Condominium Association
Source: riverbluffsassn.com · 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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,302 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for River Bluff 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.
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Frostie Boy of Lowell
Fast Food
Keiser's Kitchen
Restaurant
Restaurant
Sabor Mexicano
Restaurant
Los Portales Bar and Grill
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
Sneaker's
Bar
Hop Hog Lowell
Restaurant
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Bike Path
Creekside Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about River Bluff
- What do homes cost in River Bluff?
- The median home value in River Bluff is about $566,070. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the River Bluff housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in River Bluff right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve River Bluff?
- River Bluff is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is River Bluff walkable?
- River Bluff scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.