Braeside Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $640K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 7.3/10
...and that's basically why we landed in Braeside Estates. It's a 35-acre subdivision that gives you actual breathing room without feeling cut off—downtown Grand Rapids is just 25 minutes away when you need it, and Gerald R. Ford airport is under 40 minutes. There's a park less than a mile out, plus another one nearby, so you're not hauling the gear far. Grocery stores and thirty-some restaurants all within a mile or two keep life simple; the closest coffee shop is about a mile down the road.
Why people love it here
Parkside Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.2 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$640K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 11 min bike
- Unnamed beach: 6 min drive
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Median home price in Braeside Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,345/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Fatzo's Pizza
Starbucks Coffee Company
Cinco De Mayo
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Little Myers Lake
Unnamed beach
Luton Yellow Trail
dog_park
Green Trail
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
MVP Fitness
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Braeside Estates 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 Braeside Estates home (around $640,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $114k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,257 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,257/mo | $113,515 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,901/mo | $130,691 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,116/mo | $136,435 |
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
Courtland Township
Source: courtlandtwpmi.gov · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,402 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Septic - individual (North Kent Sewer Authority in pockets)
Mostly individual septic; member community of North Kent Sewer Authority for serviced areas.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressServices for Courtland · Source: courtlandtwpmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Braeside Estates 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)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Ric's Food Center
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Fatzo's Pizza
Restaurant
Arena's Pizza
Restaurant
Jody's
Restaurant
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
Blessed Virgin School
Parkside Elementary
School
Valley View School
Crestwood School
+2 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(7)
Green Trail
Bike Path
Luton Park Trail
Bike Path
Green Loop - Alternate
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Braeside Estates
- What do homes cost in Braeside Estates?
- The median home value in Braeside Estates is about $640,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Braeside Estates?
- Braeside Estates is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Rockford Spanish Immersion (8/10).
- Is Braeside Estates walkable?
- Braeside Estates scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.