Riverside Gardens Add. No.5
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $321K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 4.3/10
What might surprise you about Riverside Gardens Add. No.5 is how close it sits to downtown Grand Rapids—just 9.5 minutes away—while still feeling rooted in a residential pocket with actual yards. The 12-acre subdivision anchors itself with homes that run around $321K, modest by current standards, on lots averaging a third of an acre. You're steps from transit, and the Veterans Nature Trail is a four-minute walk. Restaurants cluster nearby (six within a mile, another accessible by a 14-minute walk), though you'll drive about 1.4 miles for serious grocery runs. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. The Creston neighborhood itself has been quietly filling with people who simply chose to be here—artists, young families, investors—drawn less by hype than by what's actually built: murals along Plainfield Avenue, Riverside Park and its trails a short distance away, the boat launch at Comstock just a mile off. It's the kind of place where proximity matters more than being somewhere else.
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Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.3 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$321K median
- Assessor estimate
13,181 sq ft avg lots
- 26 homes
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Riverside Gardens Add. No.5
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,181/mo
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Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$321K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
26
Median Lot Size
0.27 ac
0.14 ac – 1.3 ac
Expected Rent
$2,150/mo
$1,875 – $2,400 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Plenitful
+1 more
Kobold's Kitchen
+1 more
Tap
+1 more
Veterans Nature Trail
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Three Mile/Monroe (WB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Riverside Gardens Add. No.5 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 →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. No.5 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
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Plenitful
Restaurant
Too Tall's - Sweet Treats & Savory Eats
Restaurant
616 Batter Mix
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
616 Kabob Stop – Authentic Mediterranean Grill & Burgers in Grand Rapids
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
Tap
Bar
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
Vinny's bar
Bar
+8 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 North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
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(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Riverside Gardens Add. No.5
- What do homes cost in Riverside Gardens Add. No.5?
- The median home value in Riverside Gardens Add. No.5 is about $321,300. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Riverside Gardens Add. No.5?
- Riverside Gardens Add. No.5 is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Riverside Gardens Add. No.5 walkable?
- Riverside Gardens Add. No.5 scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.