Riverside Park
Strong schools draw families here
Median $498K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 6.4/10
Driving through this stretch feels like you've got room to breathe—acre-plus lots carved out between pines, with enough land that a pole barn or two-car garage fits naturally into the picture. The Thornapple River runs through, and if your property backs onto it, you get direct access to water that's close enough to actually use. Everything moves at a pace that lets you notice the trees. A grocery store, coffee shop, and restaurant cluster about a mile and a half away, which means you're not isolated but you're not living on top of commerce either.
Why people love it here
Northeastern Elementary School
- Elementary — 3.6 mi away
- Hastings Area
- 5 rated schools in district
$498K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Airport Road Boating Access Site: 7 min walk
- Algonquin Lake: 7 min drive
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Median home price in Riverside Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,381/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Hastings Area School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Airport Road Boating Access Site
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Walmart Supercenter
Jimmy John's
+1 more
Starbucks
Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro
Airport Road Boating Access Site
Playground on W Vedder Rd
Algonquin Lake
Fishing Beach
West
Hastings Dog Park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Snap Fitness
Hastings Pharmacy
Hastings Public Library
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Hastings 4
Crime in Riverside Park 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Riverside Park home (around $498,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $88k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,312 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,312/mo | $88,329 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,814/mo | $101,694 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,981/mo | $106,163 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
Solar potential
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,288 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Riverside Park 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.
🛒 Grocery(4)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Fast Food
San Marcos
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(10)
Chidester School
Algonquin Lake School
Yeckley School
Little Brick School
Hastings High School
School
+5 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Grit Strength Systems
Fitness Center
DeepWater Grappling and Striking House
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Hastings Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
Hastings Riverwalk
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Hastings Pharmacy
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Riverside Park
- What do homes cost in Riverside Park?
- The median home value in Riverside Park is about $498,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Riverside Park housing market?
- no homes are listed in Riverside Park right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Riverside Park?
- Riverside Park is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northeastern Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Riverside Park walkable?
- Riverside Park scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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