Belshire Acres
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $338K·Walkability 4.9/10·Schools 8.2/10
You wake up here and you're already close to everything that matters—grocery's a quick walk, a couple decent restaurants within five minutes on foot, and you're hitting downtown Grand Rapids in under 17 minutes when you need to be there. The subdivision itself sits on 30 acres with lots averaging nearly four-fifths of an acre, so there's real breathing room between houses without feeling remote. Rockford Public Schools covers the area, and if you're into parks, there are ten within a mile, plus an unnamed one practically next door. Homes here run around $301K, which lands you in a solid spot near the Belmont Ave & Northland Dr area—close enough to actual amenities but far enough out that you're not paying city prices. If you boat, the Rogue River Mouth Launch is just over a mile away, and coffee's about 1.5 miles down the road when you need the real thing.
Why people love it here
Belmont Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.9 mi
- 46 parks within 1 mile
- Belmont Elementary Playground: 11 min walk
- Unnamed park: 11 min walk
34,530 sq ft avg lots
- 33 homes
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Belshire Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,291/mo
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3 homes sold in Belshire Acres this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
46
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.9 mi
Median Sale Price
$338K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
33
Median Lot Size
0.88 ac
0.38 ac – 1.8 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Belmont Grocery
BC Pizza
+1 more
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
+1 more
Vestal Inn
+1 more
Belmont Elementary Playground
Unnamed playground
Grand Isle Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Meijer - Plainfield Township
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Belshire Acres 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 Belshire Acres home (around $337,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,245 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,245/mo | $59,862 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,584/mo | $68,919 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,698/mo | $71,948 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Belshire Acres 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
BC Pizza
Fast Food
Shots On The River
Restaurant
Rio Grand Steakhouse
Restaurant
Anna's House - Northland Dr
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
School
Post School
School
School
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
Jupiter North Trail
Bike Path
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Belshire Acres
- What do homes cost in Belshire Acres?
- The median home value in Belshire Acres is about $337,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Belshire Acres housing market?
- no homes are listed in Belshire Acres right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Belshire Acres?
- Belshire Acres is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Belshire Acres walkable?
- Belshire Acres scores 4.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.