Riverwood
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $545K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 8.0/10
Riverwood is a 31-acre subdivision where lots average just over half an acre—enough breathing room without sprawl—and homes run around $870K. You're about twelve minutes from Grand Haven's beach and forty-four minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which matters less than the fact that the nearest grocery is just over three miles away, so you're not entirely removed but still on the quieter side of things. The subdivision falls within Grand Haven Area Public Schools, and if you're into the water, Odawa/Battle Point Boat Launch is roughly a fifteen-minute walk, making it accessible without being right in your backyard. It's a straightforward residential pocket that keeps things low-key—no pretense, just homes on decent land with real proximity to both the lake and the wider metro when you need it.
Why people love it here
Peach Plains School
- Elementary — 1.9 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
22,159 sq ft avg lots
- 50 homes
$545K median
- 1 recent sale
Explore Riverwood
Same name, different focus — Riverwood is also covered as:
- Riverwood Condo — condo details
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Median home price in Riverwood
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,700/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$545K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
50
Median Lot Size
0.40 ac
0.33 ac – 2.6 ac
Homeowner Rate
98%
Principal residence
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Walmart Supercenter
+1 more
Wesco
Hiway Inn
Odawa/Battle Point Boat Launch
Pottawattomie Park Playground
Connor Bayou
Unnamed beach
Pathway
dog_park
Grand River Explorers Trail
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
Walgreens
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Riverwood 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Riverwood home (around $545,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $97k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,625 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,625/mo | $96,665 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,173/mo | $111,292 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,357/mo | $116,183 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Haven Charter Township
Source: ghtmi.gov · 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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Grand Haven Charter Township (Northwest Ottawa Water System)
Township water; sourced from NW Ottawa Water Treatment Plant.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: ghtmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Riverwood 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
Odawa/Battle Point Boat Launch
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(17)
Wesco
Restaurant
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Restaurant
Rock N Thai Cafe Grand Haven
Restaurant
Casa de Churros
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Bignell School
Peach Plains School
Grand Haven High School
School
Jeffers School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Forest Park Sub Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(8)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+5 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Riverwood
- What do homes cost in Riverwood?
- The median home value in Riverwood is about $545,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Riverwood housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Riverwood right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Riverwood?
- Riverwood is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Riverwood walkable?
- Riverwood scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.