Bristlecone Hills
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $420K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 7.5/10
You'll walk in expecting a typical subdivision and find something quieter instead—Bristlecone Hills sits on 37 acres where the lots breathe a little, each one averaging more than half an acre. It's the kind of condo community that doesn't announce itself loudly; homes cluster around modest green space rather than dominating it. Median prices hover around $394K, and the development pulls you close enough to Grand Rapids proper (downtown is about 20 minutes away) without feeling tethered to it. You've got grocery stores within two miles—six of them scattered in different directions—and a restaurant about a mile and a half off if you want to skip cooking. The nearest coffee shop is roughly the same distance. An unnamed park sits a short walk away, and there are four parks within a mile total, which means you're not hunting far for green when you need it. The Rockford Public Schools district covers the area. If you're the type to launch a boat, the Rogue River Mouth Launch is 1.7 miles out—accessible enough for a weekend run without being in your backyard. This place isn't trying to be a destination; it's just solid ground in a workable location, the kind of spot where you can settle without feeling like you've compromised on anything essential.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.6 mi
- 16 parks within 1 mile
- Evergreen Forrest Trail: 11 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 11 min walk
North Rockford Middle School
- Middle — 2.6 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$420K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Bristlecone Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,851/mo
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Based on 10 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
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.6 mi
Recent Sale Price
$420K
1 recent sale
Units
54
Complex Size
37.4 ac
54 units
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Boulder Creek Golf Club & Restaurant
+1 more
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
El Agave Mexican Grill & Bar
+1 more
Evergreen Forrest
Unnamed playground
Versluis Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Luton Yellow Trail
Evergreen Forrest Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
Krause Memorial Library
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Bristlecone Hills 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 Bristlecone Hills home (around $420,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,794 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,794/mo | $74,494 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,216/mo | $85,766 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,358/mo | $89,535 |
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
~$875/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,385 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Bristlecone Hills 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(8)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Belmont Grocery
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Anna's House - Northland Dr
Restaurant
Rio Grand Steakhouse
Restaurant
Fast Food
Thai Fusion Restaurant
Restaurant
Chang Hang & Son LLC
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Eastern Kille Distillery
Restaurant
El Agave Mexican Grill & Bar
Bar
Wild Bill's Tobacco
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Crestwood School
School
Parkside Elementary
School
Moffitt Hill School
+11 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Evergreen Forrest Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
Frequently asked about Bristlecone Hills
- What do homes cost in Bristlecone Hills?
- The median home value in Bristlecone Hills is about $420,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bristlecone Hills housing market?
- no homes are listed in Bristlecone Hills right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bristlecone Hills?
- Bristlecone Hills is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Bristlecone Hills walkable?
- Bristlecone Hills scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.