Carleton Woods
Strong schools draw families here
Median $538K·Walkability 3.1/10·Schools 8.0/10
Seventeen acres of condo living in the English Meadows area puts you minutes from downtown Grand Rapids—14 minutes if you're heading that direction—while keeping you on land that feels more spacious than typical urban density. Lots average just over half an acre, which means room to breathe without sacrificing convenience. The nearest restaurant is a four-minute walk, and a dozen more sit within a mile, so dinner doesn't require much planning. A grocery store is a 13-minute walk away, and six more within two miles if you're particular about where you shop. Veterans Memorial Park anchors the neighborhood within an 11-minute walk, with seven parks total within a mile—enough green space that you won't feel landlocked. The Rogue River Mouth Launch lies 1.8 miles out if you're thinking about water access. Homes here run around $564K, and you're looking at Rockford Public Schools for the district. Heading to Gerald R. Ford Airport takes about 29 minutes, which matters if you travel regularly.
Why people love it here
Belmont Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.7 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$538K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- White Pine Trail: 5 min walk
- Veterans Memorial Park: 7 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Carleton Woods
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,651/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$538K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
25
Complex Size
17.2 ac
25 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Veterans Memorial Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Belmont Grocery
Shots On The River
+1 more
Circle K
+1 more
Vestal Inn
+1 more
Veterans Memorial Park
Unnamed playground
Grand Isle Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Carleton Woods 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 Carleton Woods home (around $537,750) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $95k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,577 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,577/mo | $95,379 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,118/mo | $109,811 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,299/mo | $114,637 |
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
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
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,325 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 Carleton Woods 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(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Shots On The River
Restaurant
BC Pizza
Fast Food
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Flo's Pizzeria
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
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🏫 Schools(24)
School
School
Post School
School
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💪 Gyms(8)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(5)
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🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Carleton Woods
- What do homes cost in Carleton Woods?
- The median home value in Carleton Woods is about $537,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Carleton Woods?
- Carleton Woods is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Carleton Woods walkable?
- Carleton Woods scores 3.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.