Riverbend Plat Area
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
Riverbend Plat Area is a neighborhood, part of Grandville Public Schools and about 6 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $405,000.
2 homes for sale·Median $405K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 7.3/10
Out here, what sticks with you is the wooded lots—deep, tree-lined properties where homes sit back from the street and the backyard feels less like an afterthought and more like actual space to breathe. You're in Walker, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a 15-minute drive gets you there, yet far enough removed that the everyday rhythm feels suburban and unhurried. Grandville Public Schools serves the area, and amenities are genuinely at hand—grocers, restaurants, and a transit stop all within steps. Fennessy Lake is about a mile off, and Henry A Johnson County Park sits just 1.3 miles away if you want quick access to green space. The neighborhood reads as residential-first: ranch homes and renovated farmhouses on generous lots, some with that country-living feel despite being firmly suburban, and enough mature trees that summer shade comes standard. It's the kind of place where you can find both newer construction and character homes, and where quiet streets and low traffic seem to be part of the draw.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Fennessy Lake within walking distance
- Johnson Park - Grand River: 6 min drive
- Scenic Drive: 12 min bike
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.4 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
$405K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Riverbend Plat Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,749/mo
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5 homes sold in Riverbend Plat Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
HENRY A JOHNSON COUNTY PARK
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fennessy Lake
0.2 mi
Median Sale Price
$405K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
HENRY A JOHNSON COUNTY PARK
1.3 mi
Expected Rent
$1,300/mo
$1,150 – $1,450 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Primo Pizza
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
American legion
+1 more
Johnson Park - Grand River
Unnamed playground
Millennium Park Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Scenic Drive
Covell Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Johnson Park Launch
Family Fitness
Wilson/Westown (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Riverbend Plat Area 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 Walker.
Walker crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Riverbend Plat Area home (around $405,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,728 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,728/mo | $72,746 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,140/mo | $83,729 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,278/mo | $87,421 |
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.
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
~$882/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,434 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Riverbend Plat Area 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(25)
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Subway
Restaurant
Primo Pizza
Fast Food
New Beginnings
Restaurant
Morning Belle
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
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🍺 Bars(18)
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🏫 Schools(30)
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💪 Gyms(8)
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🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
Kent Trails - Johnson Park Connector
Bike Path
D & B Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
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Living in Riverbend Plat Area: the details
Is Riverbend Plat Area a good place to live?
Riverbend Plat Area is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Grandville Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $405,000.
What does it cost to live in Riverbend Plat Area?
The typical home in Riverbend Plat Area goes for around $405,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 5 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Riverbend Plat Area
- What do homes cost in Riverbend Plat Area?
- The median home value in Riverbend Plat Area is about $405,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Riverbend Plat Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Riverbend Plat Area right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Riverbend Plat Area?
- Riverbend Plat Area is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Cummings Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Riverbend Plat Area walkable?
- Riverbend Plat Area scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
