Riverside Rest Area
Space and nature
33 homes for sale·Median $700K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 7.0/10
You'll notice the space first—big lots, averaging nearly six acres, let the houses breathe and the roads wind without hurrying you anywhere. Riverside Rest Area sits in Saugatuck township, about 55 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, and it's the kind of place where you can grab coffee or dinner within steps, yet still feel like you've got real land under you. There are 143 restaurants within a mile and six grocery options nearby, so daily life doesn't require much of a drive, but the neighborhood's real draw is the acreage itself—those five-to-six-acre parcels keep things from feeling crowded. Saugatuck Public Schools serves the area, and if you want to get outside, Hacklander Boating Access Site is a 12-minute walk away, with three more parks within a mile. Homes here run around $840K, and that median price sits squarely between country-living space and real proximity to restaurants, shopping, and schools.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Silver Lake within walking distance
- 7 parks within 1 mile
- Hacklander Boating Access Site: 13 min walk
- Schultz Park: 10 min bike
5.7 acre avg lots
- 1,733 homes
Saugatuck High School
- High — 2.1 mi away
- Saugatuck
- 3 rated schools in district
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Riverside Rest Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,752/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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67 homes sold in Riverside Rest Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Saugatuck Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hacklander Boating Access Site
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
7
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Silver Lake
0.0 mi
Median Sale · Houses
$797K
60 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$645K
7 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
7
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Hacklander Boating Access Site
0.6 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lake Vista SuperValu
Back Alley Pizza Joint
Everyday People Cafe
The Main
+1 more
Hacklander Boating Access Site
Playground in Mariners Cv & Bridge St Area
Kalamazoo Lake
Beach in Riverside Rest Area
Dog Park in Dudleyville Plat Area
Saugatuck Douglas District Library
Crime in Riverside Rest Area 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Riverside Rest Area home (around $700,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $124k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,634 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,634/mo | $123,569 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,336/mo | $142,282 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,570/mo | $148,527 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
22 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$64K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$230K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$549K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$275K
Median
Who actually lends in Riverside Rest Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$882/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,430 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells outside serviced areas.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Natural gas where available.
Confirm by addressServices for Saugatuck · Source: saugatucktownshipmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Riverside Rest Area 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(1)
Lake Vista SuperValu
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Happystance
Fast Food
Back Alley Pizza Joint
Restaurant
Alley’s Pizza
Restaurant
Alley Pizza
Restaurant
Pizza Mambo
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
Macks Landing School
School
Saugatuck High School
School
+7 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Blue Star Gym
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
Dog Park in Dudleyville Plat Area
Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Riverside Rest Area
- What do homes cost in Riverside Rest Area?
- The median home value in Riverside Rest Area is about $700,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Riverside Rest Area housing market?
- there are 33 homes for sale in Riverside Rest Area right now, and 67 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Riverside Rest Area?
- Riverside Rest Area is served by Saugatuck Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Saugatuck High School (8/10).
- Is Riverside Rest Area walkable?
- Riverside Rest Area scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
