Courtland Hills
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $512K·Walkability 0.8/10·Schools 6.8/10
If someone asks what Courtland Hills is really about, the first thing you'd say is: it's eighty-one acres of condo living in a quieter corner of West Michigan, about half an hour from downtown Grand Rapids. The community sits on substantial land—enough that you're not living on top of your neighbors—and homes run around five hundred twelve thousand dollars. You've got Forest Hills Public Schools serving the area, so schools are close by in terms of district coverage. A restaurant is about a mile and a half away, a coffee shop roughly two and a half miles, and if you're into the outdoors, the Rogue River boat launch and 12 Mile Trailhead Park are both within a few miles for weekend trips.
Why people love it here
Parkside Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.8 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Little Myers Lake — 1.9 mi
- White Pine Trail: 5 min drive
- Trestle Park: 7 min drive
$512K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Courtland Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,476/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
12 Mile Trailhead Park
2.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Little Myers Lake
1.9 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
North Kent Golf Course Inc.
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
St. Julian Winery & Distillery Tasting Room
+1 more
Trestle Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Little Myers Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Black Trail
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Launch (A-41-102)
MVP Fitness
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Courtland 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 Courtland Hills home (around $512,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $91k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,405 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,405/mo | $90,812 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,921/mo | $104,553 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,093/mo | $109,148 |
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
Courtland Township
Source: courtlandtwpmi.gov · 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
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,352 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Septic - individual (North Kent Sewer Authority in pockets)
Mostly individual septic; member community of North Kent Sewer Authority for serviced areas.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressServices for Courtland · Source: courtlandtwpmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Courtland 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(4)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Piccadilly Circus Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Fast Food
Evergreen Inn Restaurant
Restaurant
Momma's Boy
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
St. Julian Winery & Distillery Tasting Room
Bar
Flo's Wood Fired Pizzeria
Bar
Cinco De Mayo
Bar
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(6)
Blessed Virgin School
Parkside Elementary
School
Valley View School
+1 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
Frequently asked about Courtland Hills
- What do homes cost in Courtland Hills?
- The median home value in Courtland Hills is about $512,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Courtland Hills housing market?
- no homes are listed in Courtland 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 Courtland Hills?
- Courtland Hills is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Rockford Spanish Immersion (8/10).
- Is Courtland Hills walkable?
- Courtland Hills scores 0.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.