Riverside Gardens Add. No.21 — satellite view
Subdivision9.2 acres

Riverside Gardens Add. No.21

Surrounded by nature

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

Park-rich area

  • 6 parks within 1 mile
💰Home Values

$443K median

  • 3 sales in past year
🎓Schools
51

Average schools

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

This quiet residential pocket in Kent County offers a peaceful retreat with generous quarter-acre lots and close proximity to Riverside Park. The neighborhood sits in a convenient location with excellent transit access, making downtown Grand Rapids easily reachable while maintaining a more spacious, suburban feel across its 9-acre area.

Residents enjoy the balance of natural surroundings with Soft Water Lake just 1.5 miles away and multiple parks within walking distance. While daily errands require a short drive, the area provides access to four grocery stores within two miles. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options nearby. The community maintains a stable feel with 55% owner-occupied homes and established trees throughout the neighborhood.

This area works well for families seeking larger lots and outdoor access while staying connected to Grand Rapids' amenities, plus anyone who values transit convenience and peaceful residential living.

3 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

15.8%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Riverside Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

6

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

1.5 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$445K

3 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

32

Median Lot Size

0.25 ac

0.22 ac – 0.44 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

5.1
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 21 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 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

3 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026