The Homes at Rivers Edge
Walkable and connected
Median $62K·Walkability 6.9/10·Schools 4.3/10
What sticks with you about this place is the view—standing on that one-hundred-sixty-foot bluff overlooking downtown Grand Rapids, the whole city spreads out below you like something you didn't expect to find in your own neighborhood. The Homes at Rivers Edge sits right in Belknap Lookout, where that elevation isn't just geography; it's the whole reason the neighborhood exists. You've got over two hundred restaurants within a mile, a transit stop at your doorstep, and Canal Street Park right next door. Coffee shops are a nine-minute walk, and you can grab dinner basically anywhere without getting in the car. Downtown itself is less than four minutes away, which matters when you actually want to use it.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Linear Restaurant: 0 min walk
- 20 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 75 parks within 1 mile
- Canal Street Park: 2 min walk
- Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 7 min walk
$62K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in The Homes at Rivers Edge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$418/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
+1 more
Linear Restaurant
+1 more
White Water Cafe
+1 more
Big E's Sports Grill
+1 more
Canal Street Park
+1 more
Canal Street Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Canal Park (CW)
+1 more
Walgreens
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Canal Street Park
0.0 mi
Parks Nearby
75
within 1 mile
Est. Home Value
$62K
Assessor estimate
Units
7
Complex Size
0.47 ac
7 units
Based on 30 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: NexTech High School
Crime in The Homes at Rivers Edge 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 →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 ~6,334 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.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
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 The Homes at Rivers Edge 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(29)
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Linear Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Silva
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Turner School
School
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Saint Alphonsus School
Saint Marys School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about The Homes at Rivers Edge
- What do homes cost in The Homes at Rivers Edge?
- The median home value in The Homes at Rivers Edge is about $61,600. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve The Homes at Rivers Edge?
- The Homes at Rivers Edge is served by NexTech High School. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is The Homes at Rivers Edge walkable?
- The Homes at Rivers Edge scores 6.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.