Rivertown
Strong schools draw families here
Median $428K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
Rivertown spreads across 29 acres with the kind of grid-work simplicity that makes getting oriented easy—no cul-de-sac mazes here. Homes run around $428K, and you're minutes from downtown Grand Rapids (about 16 minutes) and Gerald R. Ford Airport (24 minutes). The real draw is proximity: a coffee shop is a seven-minute walk, restaurants number in the hundreds within a mile, and you've got transit steps away. Calvin Crest Park sits eight minutes on foot, with two more parks nearby if you need variety. This sits in the Grandville Public Schools district and anchors the Ivanrest Ave & 36th St Area, where the bones of the place feel solid and the logistics work without pretense—you're not paying for scenery or exclusivity, just a subdivision that functions, with actual things to do within walking distance.
Why people love it here
Grandville South Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
Very walkable
- Ivanrest/40th (NB): 6 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
$428K median
- 2 recent sales
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Rivertown
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,902/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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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer Express
Chipotle
+1 more
Fruition Açaí & Coffee
+1 more
QDOBA Mexican Eats
+1 more
Calvin Crest Park
Calvin Crest Park Playground
Whispering Springs Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
RiverTown Mall Trail
dog_park
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Twisted Hot Yoga
+1 more
Ivanrest/40th (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Rivertown 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 Rivertown home (around $427,500) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,830 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,830/mo | $75,465 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,259/mo | $86,894 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,402/mo | $90,708 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Grandville
Source: cityofgrandville.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,462 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grandville Public Works (Grand Rapids regional supply)
City DPW handles distribution/billing; water sourced from Grand Rapids regional supply.
Resident-arranged private hauler
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Services for Grandville · Source: cityofgrandville.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Rivertown 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Calvin Crest Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
7
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Fast Food
CoreLife Eatery
Restaurant
Potbelly
Fast Food
Osmow's Shawarma - Grandville
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Huntington Woods Early Child Center
Wyoming Adult Education & Regional Center
Grand View Elementary School
School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
Calvin Crest Park
Kent Trails Spartan Industrial Trailhead
Park
Kent Trails
Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
KENT TRAILS SPARTAN INDUSTRIAL TRAILHEAD Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
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(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Frequently asked about Rivertown
- What do homes cost in Rivertown?
- The median home value in Rivertown is about $427,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Rivertown housing market?
- no homes are listed in Rivertown right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Rivertown?
- Rivertown is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville South Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Rivertown walkable?
- Rivertown scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.