Evergreen Meadows
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $547K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 7.6/10
So here's the thing about Evergreen Meadows—it's only 42 acres, which means it has that actual neighborhood feel instead of sprawling forever. Homes run around $547K, and you've got Rockford Public Schools covering the schools side. The location is solid—about 22 minutes into downtown Grand Rapids when you need it, and you're not far from Gerald R. Ford airport either. There's Evergreen Forrest basically on your doorstep (a two-minute walk), and honestly, having three parks within a mile is the kind of thing that matters more when you're actually living somewhere. Grocery stores are scattered around—six within two miles—so you're not hunting far for basics, though restaurants and coffee shops run about a mile and a half out. It's got that small-subdivision thing going for it without feeling isolated.
Why people love it here
North Rockford Middle School
- Middle — 2.4 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$547K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Evergreen Forrest: 2 min walk
- Evergreen Forrest Trail: 10 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Evergreen Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,713/mo
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7 homes sold in Evergreen Meadows 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
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Evergreen Forrest
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Anna's House - Northland Dr
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
+1 more
Eastern Kille Distillery
+1 more
Evergreen Forrest
Unnamed playground
Versluis Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
White Pine Trail
Evergreen Forrest Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
MVP Fitness
Walgreens
Krause Memorial Library
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Evergreen Meadows 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 Evergreen Meadows home (around $547,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $97k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,638 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,638/mo | $97,020 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,189/mo | $111,700 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,373/mo | $116,609 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Evergreen Meadows Homeowners Association
Managed by Self-managed (volunteer board)
Source: egmhoa.com
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 Evergreen Meadows 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(8)
Belmont Grocery
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Rio Grand Steakhouse
Restaurant
Anna's House - Northland Dr
Restaurant
BC Pizza
Fast Food
Fast Food
Thai Fusion Restaurant
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Eastern Kille Distillery
Restaurant
El Agave Mexican Grill & Bar
Bar
The Score
Pub
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Crestwood School
Parkside Elementary
School
Valley View School
School
+11 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Evergreen Forrest Trail
Bike Path
Gold Dust Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Evergreen Meadows
- What do homes cost in Evergreen Meadows?
- The median home value in Evergreen Meadows is about $547,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Evergreen Meadows housing market?
- no homes are listed in Evergreen Meadows right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Evergreen Meadows?
- Evergreen Meadows is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Evergreen Meadows walkable?
- Evergreen Meadows scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.