East Belmont
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $390K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 8.2/10
You're about 19 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which is the main thing—East Belmont sits right in that sweet spot where you're close enough to the city but not fighting the commute every morning. The subdivision itself is compact, just seven acres with homes on modest lots averaging around 0.36 acres, running around $332K, so you get a manageable footprint without feeling cramped. Rockford Public Schools serves the area, and the neighborhood has good bones for actually living—18 restaurants within a mile, a grocery store practically next door, and three parks close by, including Gold Dust Park at less than a mile out. If you're into the water, Versluis Lake and the Rogue River Mouth Launch are both within a mile, so there's access without the lake-house price tag.
Why people love it here
Crestwood Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.1 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.1 mi
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 9 min bike
- Gold Dust Park Trail: 9 min bike
$390K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in East Belmont
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,648/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Gold Dust Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.1 mi
Recent Sale Price
$390K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
14
Median Lot Size
0.33 ac
0.30 ac – 0.59 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Boulder Creek Golf Club & Restaurant
+1 more
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
El Agave Mexican Grill & Bar
+1 more
Gold Dust Park
+1 more
Gold Dust Park Playground
Versluis Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Sunflower Ridge Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in East Belmont 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 East Belmont home (around $390,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,594 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,594/mo | $69,173 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,987/mo | $79,640 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,118/mo | $83,140 |
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
~$875/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,385 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 East Belmont 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(10)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Belmont Grocery
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Boulder Creek Golf Club & Restaurant
Restaurant
Anna's House - Northland Dr
Restaurant
Rio Grand Steakhouse
Restaurant
Fast Food
Thai Fusion Restaurant
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(20)
Crestwood School
School
Moffitt Hill School
+15 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Gold Dust Park Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(6)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about East Belmont
- What do homes cost in East Belmont?
- The median home value in East Belmont is about $390,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the East Belmont housing market?
- no homes are listed in East Belmont right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve East Belmont?
- East Belmont is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Crestwood Elementary School (9/10).
- Is East Belmont walkable?
- East Belmont scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.