Riverside Gardens Add. No.7
Walkable and connected
Median $470K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 4.8/10
The lots here run narrow—just under a quarter-acre each—which means the houses sit close enough that you'll actually see your neighbors on the porch. Riverside Gardens Add. No.7 sits squarely in Creston, where Plainfield Avenue's steady stream of restaurants, bars, and shops bleeds into residential blocks lined with older ranch homes and cottages. You're steps from a transit stop and literally surrounded by dining: forty-two restaurants within a mile, from casual spots to something worth a real dinner. Downtown Grand Rapids is eight minutes away by car. Living here means walkable errands along Plainfield, though you'll drive to the grocery store (about a mile). Briggs Park is a nine-minute walk if you want trails and green space, and the boat launch at Comstock Riverside Park sits less than a mile away. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. The subdivision's compact lots and older architectural character—Victorian cottages mixed with postwar ranch homes—give it a lived-in, established feel rather than a newly platted one.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Plainfield/Cheshire (SB): 3 min walk
- 17 places within a 10 min walk
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$470K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Riverside Gardens Add. No.7
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,191/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
Papa Johns Pizza
+1 more
Sparrows Coffee
+1 more
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
+1 more
Aberdeen Park
+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
Plainfield/Cheshire (SB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 19 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$470K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
33
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
0.14 ac – 0.65 ac
Expected Rent
$2,150/mo
$1,875 – $2,400 · wider-area estimate
Crime in Riverside Gardens Add. No.7 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. No.7 home (around $470,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $84k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,166 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,166/mo | $84,421 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,644/mo | $97,167 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,804/mo | $101,451 |
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
~$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.7 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
Briggs Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Papa Johns Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
616 Kabob Stop – Authentic Mediterranean Grill & Burgers in Grand Rapids
Restaurant
616 Batter Mix
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
Tap
Bar
Vinny's bar
Bar
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Palmer School
Wellerwood School
Kent Hills 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(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Riverside Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ 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)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Riverside Gardens Add. No.7
- What do homes cost in Riverside Gardens Add. No.7?
- The median home value in Riverside Gardens Add. No.7 is about $470,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Riverside Gardens Add. No.7 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Riverside Gardens Add. No.7 right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Riverside Gardens Add. No.7?
- Riverside Gardens Add. No.7 is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Riverside Gardens Add. No.7 walkable?
- Riverside Gardens Add. No.7 scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.