Childsdale
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $490K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 7.6/10
The White Pine Trail cuts right through here—what used to be railroad grade, now a walking and biking path that connects you to the broader network around the region. This stretch sits just north of Grand Rapids, on land that remembers its 19th-century past as a mill town, though most of that industrial legacy has faded into foundations and stories. You'll find a mix of wooded residential pockets, farmland, and newer apartment complexes; Eastern Kille Distillery operates along Childsdale Avenue, anchoring a small commercial presence.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Bella Vista — 1.5 mi
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed beach: 9 min bike
- Richardson-Sowerby Park Beach: 9 min bike
North Rockford Middle School
- Middle — 1.8 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$490K median
- 183 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Childsdale
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$3,327/mo
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183 homes sold in Childsdale this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Bella Vista
1.5 mi
Frequently asked about Childsdale
- What do homes cost in Childsdale?
- The median home value in Childsdale is about $490,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Childsdale housing market?
- there are 31 homes for sale in Childsdale right now, and 183 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Childsdale?
- Childsdale is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Childsdale walkable?
- Childsdale scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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