Bella Vista Gardens No. 1
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $1.3M·Walkability 4.5/10·Schools 8.6/10
What surprises people about Bella Vista Gardens No. 1 is how much life happens within a few steps—a grocery is a 4-minute walk away, restaurants are practically next door, and there are 24 more dining spots within a mile, so you're never hunting for dinner. The subdivision sits on 25 acres in the Rockford Village Builders Plat Area, with individual lots averaging just under half an acre, which means you get some breathing room without feeling isolated. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 24 minutes away, and the airport's within 33 minutes if you need it. Homes here run around $636K, and kids attend Rockford Public Schools. The real kicker: Lake Bella Vista is just half a mile down the road, and Town Square—the kind of place you actually want to visit—is a 4-minute walk from your front door.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Lake Bella Vista within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 10 min walk
- Rockford Village Builders Plat Area Trail: 11 min walk
Crestwood Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.3 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$1.3M median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Bella Vista Gardens No. 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$8,825/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Town Square
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Bella Vista
0.4 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ric's Food Center
+1 more
Vitale's Pizza
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
Town Square
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Silver Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Cannon Trail
Unnamed bike_path
Rogue River Mouth Launch
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Bella Vista Gardens No. 1 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 Bella Vista Gardens No. 1 home (around $1,300,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $231k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $8,647 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $8,647/mo | $230,578 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $9,955/mo | $265,467 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $10,393/mo | $277,133 |
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
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,416 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well (limited municipal water)
Largely rural on private well; utility billing 616-874-6966.
North Kent Sewer Authority (serviced areas); septic rural
Member of North Kent Sewer Authority (PARCC Side Clean Water Plant) with Rockford/Alpine/Courtland/Plainfield; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Services for Cannon · Source: cannontwp.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Bella Vista Gardens No. 1 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(6)
Ric's Food Center
Grocery Store
Ric's
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Restaurant
Pizzeria Grande
Restaurant
Meltworks
Restaurant
Vitale's Pizza
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Lakes School
Crestwood School
East Rockford Middle School
School
Moffitt Hill School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Rockford Village Builders Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Bella Vista Gardens No. 1
- What do homes cost in Bella Vista Gardens No. 1?
- The median home value in Bella Vista Gardens No. 1 is about $1,300,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bella Vista Gardens No. 1 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Bella Vista Gardens No. 1 right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bella Vista Gardens No. 1?
- Bella Vista Gardens No. 1 is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Crestwood Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Bella Vista Gardens No. 1 walkable?
- Bella Vista Gardens No. 1 scores 4.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.