Crystal Pines
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $495K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 6.8/10
The tall pines that give this twenty-three-acre subdivision its name form a quiet backdrop to what amounts to a genuine pocket of space—each lot runs about one and a quarter acres, which means actual room between houses instead of the usual suburban shoulder-to-shoulder. Homes here run around $529K, and they're scattered across acreage that feels genuinely removed from the immediate sprawl, though a coffee shop sits only about a mile away and restaurants are closer still. The Rogue River launch is less than a mile down the road if you keep a boat, and Trestle Park—good for walking and clearing your head—is a fourteen-minute walk from most addresses.
Why people love it here
1.2 acre avg lots
- 16 homes
Valley View Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.8 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$495K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Crystal Pines
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,360/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$495K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
16
Median Lot Size
1.0 ac
0.96 ac – 2.6 ac
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Momma's Boy
+1 more
Tim Hortons
St. Julian Winery & Distillery Tasting Room
Trestle Park
Unnamed playground
Waller Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Launch (A-41-102)
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Crystal Pines 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 Crystal Pines home (around $495,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $88k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,292 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,292/mo | $87,797 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,791/mo | $101,082 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,957/mo | $105,524 |
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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,273 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Algoma Sanitary District / private well
Algoma Sanitary District serves water/sewer in pockets (incl. Algoma-Plainfield system); rural on private well.
Algoma Sanitary District / individual septic
Sanitary district + Camp Lake Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Algoma Township Fire Department
Serves ~12,143 in 33 sq mi; 2 stations; full-time chief + 3 FT + 28 paid-on-call.
Services for Algoma · Source: algomasd.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Crystal Pines 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Trestle Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(6)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Momma's Boy
Restaurant
Evergreen Inn Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Piccadilly Circus Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Flo's Wood Fired Pizzeria
Bar
St. Julian Winery & Distillery Tasting Room
Bar
Grill One Eleven
Bar
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
Valley View School
Blessed Virgin School
Parkside Elementary
School
+2 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
Frequently asked about Crystal Pines
- What do homes cost in Crystal Pines?
- The median home value in Crystal Pines is about $495,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Crystal Pines housing market?
- no homes are listed in Crystal Pines right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Crystal Pines?
- Crystal Pines is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Crystal Pines walkable?
- Crystal Pines scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.