Childsdale
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $485K·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
$485K median
- 183 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Childsdale
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,293/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
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Rockford
Eastern Kille Distillery
Unnamed park
Clear Bottom Lake
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
Sawtooth
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
Snap Fitness
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Childsdale 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 Childsdale home (around $485,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $86k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,226 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,226/mo | $86,023 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,714/mo | $99,040 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,877/mo | $103,392 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$13K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$1.7M
Per listing
Who actually lends in Childsdale, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$875/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,385 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Childsdale 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(7)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Restaurant
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Rockford
Café
The Peppermill Grill
Café
Biggby Coffee
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Eastern Kille Distillery
Restaurant
Digby's Deli
Bar
Rockford Brewing Company
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
Valley View School
Parkside Elementary
School
Blessed Virgin School
Crestwood School
+7 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Childsdale
- What do homes cost in Childsdale?
- The median home value in Childsdale is about $485,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Childsdale housing market?
- there are 32 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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