River Glen
Strong schools draw families here
Median $751K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 8.3/10
What's unusual about River Glen is the lot size—we're talking 1.66 acres per home on average, which means you've actually got real land around you, not the typical suburban quarter-acre setup. The community sits on 22 acres total, and it's the kind of place where you can breathe a little, yet you're only about 26 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you want to be there. Thornapple Riverbend Park is just an 11-minute walk away if you're into getting outside, and there are a couple other parks within a mile as well. Homes here run around $751K, and you're zoned for Caledonia Community Schools.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.8 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$751K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 11 parks within 1 mile
- LaBarge Dam Recreation Area: 8 min bike
- Ruehs Park: 4 min drive
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Median home price in River Glen
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,100/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Est. Home Value
$751K
Assessor estimate
Units
12
Complex Size
22.4 ac
12 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
THORNAPPLE RIVERBEND PARK
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Wendy's
+1 more
Essentials
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
+1 more
LaBarge Dam Recreation Area
+1 more
Ruehs Park Playground
Campau Lake
+1 more
East Paris Nature Park Trail
North Shore Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Campbell Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Milestones Child Development Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in River Glen 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Caledonia Charter Township
Source: caledoniatownship.org · 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
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,261 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Caledonia Township municipal water (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); private well rural
Township owns water system serving a portion; operated by Infrastructure Alternatives. Emergency hotline 616-732-4908.
Caledonia Township municipal sewer (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); septic rural
Township sewer serves a portion; rural on individual septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron since 1995.
Caledonia Township Fire Department
Covers 36 sq mi; chief + FT inspector + 6 FT + 14 paid-on-call + 2 PT.
Services for Caledonia · Source: caledoniatownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for River Glen 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(3)
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Uccello's Ristorante
Restaurant
Uccello's - Caledonia
Restaurant
Paradise Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
Family Tavern
Bar
Butcher Block Social
Bar
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in 92nd St & Kraft Ave Area
Dog Park
North Shore Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
O. B. Thomas Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(2)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Frequently asked about River Glen
- What do homes cost in River Glen?
- The median home value in River Glen is about $751,275. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve River Glen?
- River Glen is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is River Glen walkable?
- River Glen scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.