Riverside Terrace Add.
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $379K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 4.6/10
What catches people off guard about Riverside Terrace is how much green space wraps around the edges—you've got Riverside Park literally adjacent, plus five other parks within a mile, and the Grand River's right there if you want trails that actually go somewhere. You're eight or nine minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you're close enough to the action but far enough that Plainfield Avenue's twenty-some restaurants and the North Quarter's murals feel like you're choosing to be there, not defaulting to it. The subdivision itself is nineteen acres of fairly compact lots, and while a coffee shop requires a short drive, the nearest restaurant is walkable, and Grand Rapids Public Schools covers the area. It's Creston at its most useful—near everything that matters, not so dense that you're hearing your neighbors' TV through the walls.
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Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.1 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Riverside Park: 3 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 4 min walk
$379K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Riverside Terrace Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,575/mo
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4 homes sold in Riverside Terrace Add. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 17 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Riverside Park
0.0 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$379K
4 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,775/mo
$1,550 – $2,000 · estimated range
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
Plenitful
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
Tap
+1 more
Riverside Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Three Mile/Monroe (WB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Riverside Terrace Add. 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Riverside Terrace Add. home (around $379,350) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $68k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,555 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,555/mo | $68,139 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,941/mo | $78,426 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,071/mo | $81,884 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
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Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Riverside Terrace Add. 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(27)
Meijer
Grocery Store
The Honey Baked Ham Company
Restaurant
Grocery Store
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🍕 Restaurants(12)
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Papa Johns Pizza
Restaurant
616 Kabob Stop – Authentic Mediterranean Grill & Burgers in Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Fast Food
Plenitful
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
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🍺 Bars(6)
Tap
Bar
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
Vinny's bar
Bar
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Palmer School
Wellerwood School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Riverside Park Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Riverside Terrace Add.
- What do homes cost in Riverside Terrace Add.?
- The median home value in Riverside Terrace Add. is about $379,350. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Riverside Terrace Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Riverside Terrace Add. right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Riverside Terrace Add.?
- Riverside Terrace Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Riverside Terrace Add. walkable?
- Riverside Terrace Add. scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.