Knockadoon
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $1.4M·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 8.8/10
Knockadoon spreads across 52 acres with each condo sitting on nearly an acre of land—a rare pocket of genuine breathing room in a developed area. The community draws from Rockford Public Schools, and it's about 25 minutes into downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city, though most days you're content staying put. Homes here run around $1.0M, which reflects what you get: space, land, and a genuine separation from the usual density. An 11-minute walk gets you to groceries and restaurants, and there are 24 dining options within a mile, so cooking or grabbing something nearby both feel natural. Silver Lake is just over a mile away if you want water nearby, and Town Square sits less than a mile down the road for when you need a gathering spot. Gerald R. Ford airport is about 33 minutes out, making it easy enough for travel without the constant hum. What makes Knockadoon feel different is that scale—nearly an acre per unit in a place this accessible means you're not trading proximity for solitude. You get both.
Why people love it here
Lakes Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.8 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Sunfish Lake — 0.8 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Mountain Bike Trail: 6 min bike
- Cannon Trail: 6 min bike
$1.4M median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Knockadoon
Estimated Monthly Payment
$9,606/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Town Square
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Sunfish Lake
0.8 mi
Recent Sale Price
$1.4M
2 recent sales
Units
23
Complex Size
52.3 ac
23 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ric's Food Center
+1 more
Meltworks
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
Town Square
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Silver Lake
Unnamed beach
Mountain Bike Trail
Unnamed bike_path
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
gym
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Knockadoon 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 Knockadoon home (around $1,415,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $251k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $9,412 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $9,412/mo | $250,975 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $10,836/mo | $288,950 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $11,312/mo | $301,649 |
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
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,416 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well (limited municipal water)
Largely rural on private well; utility billing 616-874-6966.
North Kent Sewer Authority (serviced areas); septic rural
Member of North Kent Sewer Authority (PARCC Side Clean Water Plant) with Rockford/Alpine/Courtland/Plainfield; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Services for Cannon · Source: cannontwp.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Knockadoon 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)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Meltworks
Restaurant
Pizzeria Grande
Restaurant
Vitale's of Lake Bella Vista
Restaurant
Vitale's Pizza
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
Restaurant
Wild Bill's Tobacco
Bar
El Agave Mexican Grill & Bar
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(10)
Lakes School
Crestwood School
Moffitt Hill School
East Rockford Middle School
School
+5 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Rockford Village Builders Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Knockadoon
- What do homes cost in Knockadoon?
- The median home value in Knockadoon is about $1,415,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Knockadoon housing market?
- no homes are listed in Knockadoon right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Knockadoon?
- Knockadoon is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakes Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Knockadoon walkable?
- Knockadoon scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.