West River
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
West River is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Comstock Park Public Schools and about 5 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $275,000.
1 home for sale·Median $275K·Walkability 4.1/10·Schools 5.6/10
West River isn't a chartered neighborhood so much as the stretch of Comstock Park that grew up along West River Drive, the road tracing the western bank of the Grand River just north of Grand Rapids. The name comes straight from that road, and the road does the defining: it runs parallel to the river as the area's main street and commercial frontage, carrying close to 18,800 vehicles a day past the shops, restaurants, and the Kent District Library branch at 3943 West River Drive NE. It's best understood as the West River Drive corridor of Comstock Park rather than a surveyed line on a plat map — the underlying plats, Oakridge among them, predate the label.
Why people love it here
$275K median
- 19 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 12 parks within 1 mile
- DWIGHT LYDELL COUNTY PARK: 8 min bike
- Dwight Lydell Park: 8 min bike
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Median home price in West River
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19 homes sold in West River this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Dwight Lydell Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
12
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
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Living in West River: the details
Is West River a good place to live?
West River is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Comstock Park Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $275,000.
What does it cost to live in West River?
The typical home in West River goes for around $275,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 19 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about West River
- What do homes cost in West River?
- The median home value in West River is about $275,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the West River housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in West River right now, and 19 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve West River?
- West River is served by Comstock Park Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Comstock Park High School (7/10).
- Is West River walkable?
- West River scores 4.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
