Riverview
Surrounded by nature
Median $387K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 4.7/10
If someone asks where you're headed, just say the water—Croton Pond stretches across 1,320 acres out here, and most of what matters happens along its banks. Fieldstone fireplaces and sun rooms face the water; decks overlook quiet fishing coves; some homes sit so close you can walk straight down to a sandy bottom without stairs. The shoreline runs along Lakeshore Drive, where the real estate moves at the pace of sunrises and dock time rather than downtown urgency. Wooded lots dominate the interior—two, three acres isn't unusual—which means privacy and space, though level yards are rare enough that agents mention them by name. You'll find ranch cottages next to four-bedroom homes, some with their own beach access or rail carts to ride down to the water; others sit back on dead-end roads where the only sounds are seasonal. This is the kind of place where a newer roof or septic system gets its own line in the listing because people stay put long enough to care about that.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Croton Dam Pond within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Croton Dam Pond: 1 min walk
- Unnamed beach: 6 min walk
$387K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Driftwood Bar and Grill: 0 min walk
- 3 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Riverview
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,629/mo
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8 homes sold in Riverview this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
MK Conklin Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Croton Dam Pond
0.0 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Driftwood Bar and Grill
MK Conklin Park
Croton Dam Pond
Unnamed beach
North Country National Scenic Trail
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 5/10
School District: Newaygo Public School District
Crime in Riverview 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Riverview home (around $387,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,576 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,576/mo | $68,686 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,965/mo | $79,078 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,096/mo | $82,554 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$80K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Croton Township
Source: crotontownship.org · unconfirmed
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
~$913/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,392 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; Croton Dam (hydro) is a Consumers facility.
Confirm by addressPropane / LP (no piped gas)
Rural township; likely propane.
Confirm by addressServices for Croton · Source: crotontownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Riverview 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.
Frequently asked about Riverview
- What do homes cost in Riverview?
- The median home value in Riverview is about $387,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Riverview housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Riverview right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Riverview?
- Riverview is served by Newaygo Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Newaygo Middle School (5/10).
- Is Riverview walkable?
- Riverview scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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