Riverside Heights
Strong schools draw families here
Median $485K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 5.2/10
Life here moves at the pace of a forty-acre-lot neighborhood masquerading as a subdivision—fourteen acres carved into half-acre plots where you've got actual land but not so much that the mailbox becomes an expedition. The routine is suburban in the clearest sense: Mercury Park is a three-minute walk away, eight parks dot the immediate radius, and a dozen restaurants sit within a mile, so "what's for dinner" stops being philosophical pretty fast. Grand Haven Area Public Schools serves the area, and homes run around $485K, which buys you proximity to Grand Haven's beach in under six minutes while keeping downtown Grand Rapids at a reasonable forty-seven-minute drive for the people who need it. Groceries are 1.3 miles out, and the nearest coffee shop sits about a mile away—close enough that you're not rationing caffeine, far enough that the place doesn't feel like a strip mall with houses. You're technically in Dermshire Forest Area, but Riverside Heights itself is where the mail goes.
Why people love it here
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 1.0 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Mercury Park: 6 min walk
- Grand River Explorers Trail: 7 min walk
$485K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Riverside Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,292/mo
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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mercury Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Est. Home Value
$485K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
28
Median Lot Size
0.32 ac
0.27 ac – 0.68 ac
Homeowner Rate
92.9%
Principal residence
Frequently asked about Riverside Heights
- What do homes cost in Riverside Heights?
- The median home value in Riverside Heights is about $484,925. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Riverside Heights?
- Riverside Heights is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Riverside Heights walkable?
- Riverside Heights scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.