Riverwood
Strong schools draw families here
Median $1.2M·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 8.5/10
So you've got this sprawling condo community spread across 15 acres where each lot runs about 1.87 acres—basically you're getting genuine breathing room without the headaches of maintaining a massive single-family property. Homes here run around $1.2M, and the location puts you roughly 18.7 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids or 16 minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport, which means you're close enough to the action but far enough removed that you can actually relax. An unnamed park sits just six minutes on foot, and with two parks within a mile plus 18 restaurants under a mile away—including a grocery at 0.8 miles and a coffee shop you can reach in 15 minutes—the conveniences don't require a production. Thirty grocery stores within two miles give you options without feeling like you're drowning in commercial sprawl, and if you're into boating, Ada's Grand River Launch is only 2.2 miles down the road. The whole setup sits within the Forest Hills Public Schools district and anchors you right in the Cascade Rd & Burton St Area, which means you're tapped into established infrastructure without being crammed into anything tight.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 1.9 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$1.2M median
- Assessor estimate
Explore Riverwood
Same name, different focus — Riverwood is also covered as:
- Riverwood Subdivision — the subdivision and its homes
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Median home price in Riverwood
Estimated Monthly Payment
$8,392/mo

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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$1.2M
Assessor estimate
Units
6
Complex Size
14.9 ac
6 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harvest Health Foods
+1 more
The Gathering Place Restaurant
+1 more
Jamnbean Coffee Company
JT's Pizza & Spirits
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Walden Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
Cascade Charter Township
Source: cascadetwp.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,397 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Township/Grand Rapids regional water (developed); private well rural
Municipal water in developed corridors; rural on well.
Municipal sewer (developed); individual septic rural
Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services / community policing agreement with Ada & Grand Rapids Twps.
Services for Cascade · Source: cascadetwp.com
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
Cascade Burton Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(10)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Nature First
Restaurant
Restaurant
Frosty Boy of Cascade
Restaurant
Restaurant
First Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
Tacos El Cuñado Cascade
Bar
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(11)
Forest Hills School
Goldfish Swim School
School
+6 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Cascade Rd & Burton St Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
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
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Riverwood
- What do homes cost in Riverwood?
- The median home value in Riverwood is about $1,236,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Riverwood?
- Riverwood is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Riverwood walkable?
- Riverwood scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.