Highlands Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $298K·Walkability 3.3/10·Schools 7.3/10
Highlands Add. sits in the heart of Heritage Park of Rockford Area, where you're surrounded by genuine outdoor access—Glen Park is just a two-minute walk, and there are 23 parks within a mile if you want options. The subdivision itself is modest in scale (just a single acre of platted lots averaging 0.20 acres), which means homes here run around $298K and sit close enough to neighbors that you're not on sprawling acreage. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 21 minutes away, so you're close to the city without being in it. Restaurants cluster nearby—48 within a mile—and the Rockford-Rogue River boat launch is half a mile out if paddling or launching is your thing. Schools fall under Rockford Public Schools. This is the kind of place where you get suburban convenience and walkable neighborhood feel without pretense.
Why people love it here
Valley View Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$298K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 115 parks within 1 mile
- Glen Park: 3 min walk
- Unnamed park: 10 min walk
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Median home price in Highlands Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,021/mo
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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$298K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
4
Median Lot Size
0.19 ac
0.19 ac – 0.25 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Glen Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
115
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
Toasted Pickle
+1 more
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Rockford
+1 more
Digby's Deli
+1 more
Glen Park
Unnamed playground
Clear Bottom Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Luton Yellow Trail
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
Snap Fitness
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Highlands Add. 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.
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Solar potential
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,405 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
North Kent Sewer Authority (city collection)
City maintains collection; treated by North Kent Sewer Authority (PARCC Side Clean Water Plant). After-hours 616-866-9557.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Rockford Department of Public Safety
Public Safety officers cross-trained as police/fire/medical (merged 2012).
Services for Rockford · Source: rockford.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Highlands Add. 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(7)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Boochie Bar - Kombucha and Acai cafe
Restaurant
The Old Mill - Beer City Bread Co.
Restaurant
Beer City Bread CO.
Restaurant
Dam Dogs
Restaurant
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Digby's Deli
Bar
Rockford Brewing Company
Restaurant
Rockford Corner Bar
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Valley View School
Parkside Elementary
School
Blessed Virgin School
Crestwood School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Highlands Add.
- What do homes cost in Highlands Add.?
- The median home value in Highlands Add. is about $297,675. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Highlands Add.?
- Highlands Add. is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Valley View Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Highlands Add. walkable?
- Highlands Add. scores 3.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.