Jacob'S Corner
Strong schools draw families here
Median $375K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 6.0/10
What strikes visitors first about Jacob's Corner is how much land feels like yours at a condo—each unit sits on roughly 1.14 acres, which means you're not looking at your neighbor's deck from your kitchen window. The community spreads across 25 acres in the Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area, about 23 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need to be there. Coffee shops are a quick mile away, and restaurants land around 1.9 miles down the road, close enough that you're not planning an expedition for dinner. A dog park waits about 8 minutes on foot, and if the Rogue River calls to you, the launch sits 1.3 miles out. Homes here run around $381K, with the Rockford Public Schools district covering the area.
Why people love it here
Valley View Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.2 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$375K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 13 min walk
- White Pine Trail: 9 min bike
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Median home price in Jacob'S Corner
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,545/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$375K
1 recent sale
Units
19
Complex Size
24.6 ac
19 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Momma's Boy
+1 more
Tim Hortons
Flo's Wood Fired Pizzeria
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
High Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Launch (A-41-102)
+1 more
MAX Fitness
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Jacob'S Corner 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 Jacob'S Corner home (around $374,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $66k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,494 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,494/mo | $66,495 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,871/mo | $76,557 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,997/mo | $79,921 |
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.
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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,273 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Algoma Sanitary District / private well
Algoma Sanitary District serves water/sewer in pockets (incl. Algoma-Plainfield system); rural on private well.
Algoma Sanitary District / individual septic
Sanitary district + Camp Lake Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Algoma Township Fire Department
Serves ~12,143 in 33 sq mi; 2 stations; full-time chief + 3 FT + 28 paid-on-call.
Services for Algoma · Source: algomasd.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Jacob'S Corner 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(6)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Momma's Boy
Restaurant
Evergreen Inn Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Piccadilly Circus Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
Flo's Wood Fired Pizzeria
Bar
St. Julian Winery & Distillery Tasting Room
Bar
Grill One Eleven
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(9)
Valley View School
Blessed Virgin School
Parkside Elementary
School
+4 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
Frequently asked about Jacob'S Corner
- What do homes cost in Jacob'S Corner?
- The median home value in Jacob'S Corner is about $374,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Jacob'S Corner housing market?
- no homes are listed in Jacob'S Corner right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Jacob'S Corner?
- Jacob'S Corner is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Jacob'S Corner walkable?
- Jacob'S Corner scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.