Riverside Terrace Add. No.1 — satellite view
Subdivision4.7 acres

Riverside Terrace Add. No.1

Surrounded by nature

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

Park-rich area

  • 5 parks within 1 mile
🎓Schools
49

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 20 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🚶Walkability
37

Car-dependent

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk

This quiet 5-acre residential area in Kent County offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle while maintaining good transit connectivity. With spacious lots and low housing density, residents enjoy privacy and room to breathe, with only one home sale in the past year reflecting the stability of this small community.

The location provides a nice balance of tranquility and accessibility, featuring decent transit options despite the rural feel. Riverside Park anchors the local recreation scene, with five parks within walking distance and Soft Water Lake just over a mile away for water activities. Two boat launches within five miles make this appealing for water enthusiasts. While dining and shopping require a short drive, residents have access to Grand Rapids Public Schools and appreciate the spacious, private setting.

This area works best for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with larger lots while staying connected to Grand Rapids amenities, particularly buyers who value privacy, outdoor recreation, and don't mind driving for daily errands.

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

60.5%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Riverside Park

0.0 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

1.6 mi

Nearby Schools

4.9
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 20 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
4Aberdeen SchoolElementary · PK-08 · 234 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

3.7

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
2.9
🍽️Dining
3.1
🌳Nature
4.0
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026