Riverside Gardens Add. No.8
Strong schools draw families here
Median $565K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 4.8/10
So we ended up in Riverside Gardens Add. No.8, and honestly, it's been a solid move—you're basically in the thick of Creston but with actual breathing room. The subdivision sits on five acres with lots averaging just under a third of an acre, which feels right if you want a yard without the maintenance nightmare of something massive. Homes here run around $565K, and you're eight minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you can catch dinner on Plainfield Avenue without sitting in traffic for half an hour. There's a restaurant within a two-minute walk if you don't feel like cooking, and thirty-six more options within a mile—everything from taquerias to breweries. A transit stop is basically at your doorstep, Briggs Park is a ten-minute walk away for weekend hikes, and if you've got a boat, Comstock Riverside Park Launch is less than a mile out. The Grand Rapids Public Schools district covers the area, and you're close enough to the airport (about 24 minutes) that visiting family isn't a production. It's the kind of spot where you get neighborhood feel without feeling cut off.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$565K median
- Assessor estimate
Walkable for daily errands
- Sparrows Coffee: 4 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Riverside Gardens Add. No.8
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,837/mo
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Based on 19 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$565K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
15
Median Lot Size
0.25 ac
0.19 ac – 0.62 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Frequently asked about Riverside Gardens Add. No.8
- What do homes cost in Riverside Gardens Add. No.8?
- The median home value in Riverside Gardens Add. No.8 is about $565,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Riverside Gardens Add. No.8?
- Riverside Gardens Add. No.8 is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Riverside Gardens Add. No.8 walkable?
- Riverside Gardens Add. No.8 scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.