Robinson Lacey & Bownes Riverside Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $345K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 4.8/10
What looks like quiet blocks at first glance hides a neighborhood thoroughly woven into one of Grand Rapids' most active corridors—you're within walking distance of roughly three dozen restaurants, a grocery store that's less than a mile away, and coffee shops that don't require much of a detour. The area sits just nine minutes on foot from Riverside Park, where trails follow the Grand River and connect onward to the White Pine Trail, so if you want to launch a boat at Comstock Riverside Park, it's barely a third of a mile. Downtown is 7.3 minutes by car; the airport, about 25 minutes. Five parks fit within a mile, and the Grand Rapids Public Schools district serves the area. The plat itself spans three acres across what was historically part of Creston, where Victorian cottages and brick-front homes from the late 1800s sit alongside later ranch-style additions, all anchored by that thrumming stretch of Plainfield Avenue that keeps the neighborhood humming.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Riverside Park Trail: 7 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 7 min walk
$345K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Robinson Lacey & Bownes Riverside Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,342/mo
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Based on 22 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Riverside Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
Mike's Wings
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
Vinny's bar
+1 more
Riverside Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
dog_park
Riverside Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Plainfield/Knapp (SB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Robinson Lacey & Bownes Riverside Add. 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 Robinson Lacey & Bownes Riverside Add. home (around $345,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,295 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,295/mo | $61,192 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,642/mo | $70,451 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,758/mo | $73,547 |
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.
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
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DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Robinson Lacey & Bownes Riverside Add. 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.
🛒 Grocery(27)
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Mike's Wings
Fast Food
Curry Kitchen GR
Restaurant
Wing Heaven
Restaurant
Restaurant
Isaac's Restaurant
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Palmer School
Harrison Park Academy
Saint Alphonsus School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
Bike Path
Riverside Park 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Robinson Lacey & Bownes Riverside Add.
- What do homes cost in Robinson Lacey & Bownes Riverside Add.?
- The median home value in Robinson Lacey & Bownes Riverside Add. is about $345,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Robinson Lacey & Bownes Riverside Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Robinson Lacey & Bownes Riverside Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Robinson Lacey & Bownes Riverside Add.?
- Robinson Lacey & Bownes Riverside Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Robinson Lacey & Bownes Riverside Add. walkable?
- Robinson Lacey & Bownes Riverside Add. scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.