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Subdivision40946 sq ft

Highlands Add.

Strong schools draw families here

🏙️12 mito Downtown GR
🏞️34 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 5% park access
🎓Schools
73

Above average schools

  • Rockford Public Schools
  • 9 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
💰Home Values

$298K median

🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 23 parks within 1 mile
  • Glen Park: 3 min walk
  • Peppler Park: 11 min walk

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers spacious living with larger lot sizes that provide more room to spread out compared to typical suburban developments. The community maintains a strong sense of ownership with three-quarters of residents owning their homes, creating a stable neighborhood atmosphere.

While daily errands require a short drive, residents enjoy convenient access to dining options with eight restaurants within walking distance and nearby amenities including coffee shops less than half a mile away. The area serves families well through Rockford Public Schools, which maintains solid academic standards. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate Glen Park and 22 other parks within a mile, plus Clear Bottom Lake and multiple boat launches for weekend recreation.

This location works best for families seeking more space and a quieter lifestyle while staying connected to Grand Rapids area amenities, and for those who don't mind driving for grocery runs and daily errands.

Nearby Schools

7.3
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 9 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

School District: Rockford Public Schools

9Valley View Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 631 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
9North Rockford Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 885 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
8Rockford Spanish ImmersionElementary · K-05 · 304 students · 21:1 · 0.0 mi
8Rockford High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,819 students · 19:1 · 0.0 mi
8Rockford HS Freshman CenterHigh · 09-12 · 597 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$298K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

4

Median Lot Size

0.19 ac

0.19 ac – 0.25 ac

Homeowner Rate

75.97%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Glen Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

23

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Clear Bottom Lake

3.1 mi

Nearby Subdivisions

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026