Riverside Gardens Add. No.8 — satellite view
Subdivision4.5 acres

Riverside Gardens Add. No.8

Surrounded by nature

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

Park-rich area

  • 6 parks within 1 mile
💰Home Values

$565K median

🚶Walkability
53

Somewhat walkable

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk

This quiet 5-acre community offers spacious living with generous quarter-acre lots that provide plenty of room to spread out. The area strikes a balance between suburban tranquility and urban convenience, with excellent transit access earning a perfect walkability score for public transportation. Six restaurants sit within walking distance, while Briggs Park and five other parks create abundant green space for outdoor activities.

Families will appreciate the proximity to Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options nearby. Daily necessities are easily accessible with five grocery stores within a short drive, though coffee lovers will need to venture a bit further for their caffeine fix. Soft Water Lake lies just 1.5 miles away, and two boat launches within five miles appeal to water enthusiasts. This area works best for those seeking larger lots and peaceful residential living while maintaining reasonable access to city amenities and excellent public transit connections.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Briggs Park

0.4 mi

Parks Nearby

6

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

1.5 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$565K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

15

Median Lot Size

0.25 ac

0.19 ac – 0.62 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.3

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.9
🍽️Dining
6.5
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026