Riverside Gardens Add. No.16 — satellite view
Subdivision6.5 acres

Riverside Gardens Add. No.16

Surrounded by nature

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 7 parks within 1 mile
💰Home Values

$392K median

🎓Schools
53

Average schools

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

This quiet 6-acre community in Kent County offers spacious living with generous quarter-acre lots that provide plenty of room to spread out. The area features excellent transit connectivity while maintaining a peaceful, residential feel with 55% owner-occupied homes.

Residents enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation with Veterans Nature Trail and six other parks within walking distance, plus Soft Water Lake just over a mile away for water activities. Two boat launches within five miles make this an appealing spot for boating enthusiasts. While dining options are limited locally, five grocery stores within two miles handle daily shopping needs. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options nearby. This area works best for families and individuals who value larger lots, outdoor recreation, and a quieter lifestyle while staying connected to Grand Rapids amenities.

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Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Veterans Nature Trail

0.5 mi

Parks Nearby

7

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

1.1 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$398K

Based on recent sales

Parcels / Units

19

Median Lot Size

0.25 ac

0.21 ac – 0.39 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

5.3
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 23 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 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
Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026