Forestridge Park
Space and nature
Median $265K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 5.7/10
Golden hour hits this subdivision best—when the light softens across those generous 1.27-acre lots and the trees start casting long shadows over what feels like real West Michigan space. Forestridge Park sits within the Riverview Homesites Area, not the postage-stamp feeling of tighter developments. It's 111 acres of breathing room, roughly 16 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, with a restaurant a 9-minute walk away and six more within a mile if you're tired of your own kitchen. Rockford Public Schools serves the area. You've got three parks within a mile—including Veterans Memorial Park a 12-minute walk out—plus the Rogue River Mouth Launch just 1.5 miles off if you're the type to keep a boat. The nearest grocery is 1.1 miles, and there are 18 within two miles when you need options, which in West Michigan usually means you're well covered.
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Why people love it here
1.3 acre avg lots
- 68 homes
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.9 mi
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Veterans Memorial Park: 8 min bike
- Airway Park: 9 min bike
$265K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Forestridge Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,799/mo
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Median Sale Price
$265K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
68
Median Lot Size
0.37 ac
2339 sq ft – 13.8 ac
Expected Rent
$1,525/mo
$1,350 – $1,700 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Veterans Memorial Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.9 mi
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
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
Belmont Grocery
Flo's Pizzeria
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
+1 more
Vestal Inn
+1 more
Veterans Memorial Park
+1 more
Airway Park Playground
Grand Isle Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Forestridge Park 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 Forestridge Park home (around $264,999) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,785 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,785/mo | $47,599 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,054/mo | $54,785 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,145/mo | $57,201 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,325 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Township · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Forestridge Park 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(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Shots On The River
Restaurant
Flo's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Adobo Boy - Filipino Dining Experience
Restaurant
BC Pizza
Fast Food
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
School
School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
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Frequently asked about Forestridge Park
- What do homes cost in Forestridge Park?
- The median home value in Forestridge Park is about $264,999. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Forestridge Park housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Forestridge Park right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Forestridge Park?
- Forestridge Park is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Forestridge Park walkable?
- Forestridge Park scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.