43 North
Strong schools draw families here
Median $735K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 7.3/10
...and what you get here is space—real space, the kind where each home sits on more than an acre and breathing room feels like part of the deal. The 60-acre community reads quiet without trying, with three parks within a mile if you want to move around without getting in the car, and a grocery or one of eighteen restaurants nearby when you're hungry for something beyond what's in your kitchen. Downtown Grand Rapids is just under twenty minutes away, which means you're close enough to slip in for dinner or errands without the weight of living downtown, and the airport's maybe half an hour if you're traveling. Rockford Public Schools serves the area, and homes here run around $763K—substantial places on substantial land, the kind of addresses where a garage and in-unit laundry aren't afterthoughts but defaults. There's a boat launch a mile or so over on the Rogue River if that matters to you, and the ordinary stuff—a coffee shop, a park you can walk to in four minutes—all lands within the kind of distance where you actually use it.
Why people love it here
Valley View Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.1 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$735K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Premier Park Trail: 8 min bike
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min bike
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Median home price in 43 North
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,990/mo
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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$735K
1 recent sale
Units
42
Complex Size
60.1 ac
42 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Culver's
BIGGBY COFFEE
Digby's Deli
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Clear Bottom Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
White Pine Trail
dog_park
Premier Park Trail
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
Snap Fitness
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in 43 North 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 43 North home (around $735,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $130k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,889 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,889/mo | $130,365 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,628/mo | $150,091 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,876/mo | $156,687 |
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
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,405 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Algoma Sanitary District / private well
Algoma Sanitary District serves water/sewer in pockets (incl. Algoma-Plainfield system); rural on private well.
Algoma Sanitary District / individual septic
Sanitary district + Camp Lake Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Algoma Township Fire Department
Serves ~12,143 in 33 sq mi; 2 stations; full-time chief + 3 FT + 28 paid-on-call.
Services for Algoma · Source: algomasd.org
Utility, solar, and service details for 43 North 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(5)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Meijer Cafe And Thrift Market
Café
Biggby Coffee
Café
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Digby's Deli
Bar
Rockford Brewing Company
Restaurant
Rockford Corner Bar
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(10)
Valley View School
Parkside Elementary
School
Blessed Virgin School
Post School
+5 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(6)
Premier Park Trail
Bike Path
Wynalda Flow Trail 3
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
Frequently asked about 43 North
- What do homes cost in 43 North?
- The median home value in 43 North is about $735,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 43 North housing market?
- no homes are listed in 43 North right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 43 North?
- 43 North is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Valley View Elementary School (9/10).
- Is 43 North walkable?
- 43 North scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.