Riverside Gardens Add.
Solid value in a growing area
Median $400K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 4.7/10
You wake up here and the daily rhythm feels different—steps away from 78 restaurants and a transit stop, yet sitting on 177 acres where you've actually got room to breathe. Riverside Gardens Add. is anchored in Creston, the largest neighborhood in Grand Rapids, where Plainfield Avenue's restaurant and shop corridor hums with energy but the streets themselves stay residential. A grocery store sits about a mile away, a coffee shop about 1.4 miles, and downtown Grand Rapids is roughly 9 minutes by car when you need it. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area.
Why people love it here
$400K median
- 19 sales in last 12mo
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.1 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Walkable for daily errands
- Three Mile/Coit (WB): 8 min walk
- 9 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Riverside Gardens Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,716/mo
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19 homes sold in Riverside Gardens Add. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 14 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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616 Batter Mix
Kobold's Kitchen
+1 more
Tap
Veterans Nature Trail
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
dog_park
Veterans Nature Trail Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Three Mile/Coit (WB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Riverside Gardens Add. 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 Riverside Gardens Add. home (around $400,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $71k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,661 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,661/mo | $70,947 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,063/mo | $81,682 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,198/mo | $85,272 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
Who actually lends in Riverside Gardens Add., and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Riverside Gardens Add. 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Veterans Nature Trail
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
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Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
616 Batter Mix
Restaurant
616 Kabob Stop – Authentic Mediterranean Grill & Burgers in Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Papa Johns Pizza
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Tap
Bar
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
Vinny's bar
Bar
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Wellerwood School
Palmer School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Riverside Gardens Add.
- What do homes cost in Riverside Gardens Add.?
- The median home value in Riverside Gardens Add. is about $400,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Riverside Gardens Add. housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Riverside Gardens Add. right now, and 19 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Riverside Gardens Add.?
- Riverside Gardens Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Riverside Gardens Add. walkable?
- Riverside Gardens Add. scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.