Cannon Highlands
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $700K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 9.5/10
So the one thing I'd tell you right off is that you're getting serious land here—these aren't postage-stamp lots. Cannon Highlands sits on 47 acres with an average of over 2 acres per home, which means you're not staring directly into your neighbor's living room window. The condos themselves run around $926K and range from 800 to over 1,500 square feet, with the kind of stuff people actually want: open kitchens, attached or detached garages, private patios or decks. You're about 22 minutes south of downtown Grand Rapids if you need the city, but Rockford's right there with schools and groceries a quick drive away. There's a park just an 8-minute walk if you want to stretch your legs, and the White Pine Trail runs through town—that's a 92-mile path perfect for a bike ride or a longer walk without leaving the area. The nearest restaurant and coffee shop are a couple miles down the road, so you're not completely removed from things, just far enough out that it actually feels like you've got space to breathe.
Why people love it here
Cannonsburg Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.4 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- West Pond Plummet: 9 min walk
- Egypt Valley Connector: 10 min walk
$700K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Cannon Highlands
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,752/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 9/10 to 10/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$700K
1 recent sale
Units
20
Complex Size
47.5 ac
20 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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The Cedar Lounge
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Sunfish Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Egypt Valley Connector
West Pond Plummet
Rogue River Mouth Launch
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Cannon Highlands 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 Cannon Highlands home (around $700,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $124k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,656 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,656/mo | $124,157 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,360/mo | $142,944 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,596/mo | $149,226 |
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
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,356 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 Cannon Highlands 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)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
The Cedar Lounge
Restaurant
Honey Creek Inn
Restaurant
Frosty Boy
Fast Food
Mitten Pizza Company
Restaurant
Vitale's of Lake Bella Vista
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
Restaurant
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
The Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(10)
Moffitt Hill School
Egypt Valley School
Crestwood School
Lakes School
School
+5 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
West Pond Plummet
Bike Path
East Pond Plummet
Bike Path
Triple Connector (West)
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Frequently asked about Cannon Highlands
- What do homes cost in Cannon Highlands?
- The median home value in Cannon Highlands is about $700,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cannon Highlands housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Cannon Highlands right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cannon Highlands?
- Cannon Highlands is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cannonsburg Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Cannon Highlands walkable?
- Cannon Highlands scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.