The Bluffs at Rivertown Park
Strong schools draw families here
Median $410K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 7.0/10
Most people expect condos in West Michigan to feel like an afterthought—squeezed between highways and big-box stores. The Bluffs at Rivertown Park flips that. Built on 19 acres near the intersection of 52nd Street and Ivanrest Avenue, this community sits close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a commute runs about 17 minutes, yet far enough out that you're actually living on land rather than stacked on concrete. Units here average less than a third of an acre each, giving you genuine outdoor space without the weight of a full-size lot. Homes run around $488K, and the median reflects what the location actually delivers: reasonable distance to work, grocery stores a 7-minute walk away, and over 180 restaurants within a mile. Kent Trails park sits a 15-minute walk off, providing the kind of immediate green space most condo communities promise but rarely execute.
Why people love it here
$410K median
- 1 recent sale
Nature access
- 2 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 9 min walk
- Koster Estates Area Trail: 9 min walk
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Median home price in The Bluffs at Rivertown Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,783/mo
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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$410K
1 recent sale
Units
68
Complex Size
18.7 ac
68 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
KENT TRAILS
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
2
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Wetzel's Pretzels
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
QDOBA Mexican Eats
+1 more
KENT TRAILS SPARTAN INDUSTRIAL TRAILHEAD
Unnamed playground
Whispering Springs Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
RiverTown Mall Trail
Unnamed bike path
Grandville Launch
Twisted Hot Yoga
+1 more
Ivanrest at Century Center (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in The Bluffs at Rivertown Park 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 The Bluffs at Rivertown Park home (around $410,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,727 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,727/mo | $72,721 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,140/mo | $83,724 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,278/mo | $87,404 |
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
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,462 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for The Bluffs at Rivertown Park 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(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Subway
Restaurant
Wetzel's Pretzels
Fast Food
Yihi japan
Restaurant
Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen
Restaurant
China Experience
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
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🍺 Bars(24)
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🏫 Schools(28)
Grand View Elementary School
School
Grandville Middle School
School
School
Adams Protestant Reformed School
Huntington Woods Early Child Center
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Rebuild Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Koster Estates 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
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💊 Pharmacies(8)
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👶 Childcare(3)
Frequently asked about The Bluffs at Rivertown Park
- What do homes cost in The Bluffs at Rivertown Park?
- The median home value in The Bluffs at Rivertown Park is about $410,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Bluffs at Rivertown Park housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in The Bluffs at Rivertown Park right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve The Bluffs at Rivertown Park?
- The Bluffs at Rivertown Park is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Grand View Elementary School (6/10).
- Is The Bluffs at Rivertown Park walkable?
- The Bluffs at Rivertown Park scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.