Las Vegas Highlands
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $370K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 8.2/10
Most people expect West Michigan subdivisions to feel cookie-cutter, but Las Vegas Highlands—a 25-acre plat in the Belmont Ave & Northland Dr area—has genuine staying power: homes run around $325K, you're only 20 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, and the bones are solid. Gold Dust Park sits a four-minute walk away, with five parks within a mile, which matters if you actually spend time outside rather than just drive through. Grocery options are generous (a dozen stores within two miles), and the nearest restaurant and coffee shop are both close enough that you don't feel stranded. Students attend Rockford Public Schools, and the airport is about half an hour out—reasonable for the price point and the space you actually get here.
Why people love it here
North Rockford Middle School
- Middle — 3.2 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.8 mi
- 21 parks within 1 mile
- Gold Dust Park: 8 min walk
- Unnamed park: 11 min walk
$370K median
- 2 recent sales
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Las Vegas Highlands
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,512/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Gold Dust Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
21
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.8 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Belmont Grocery
Anna's House - Northland Dr
+1 more
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
El Agave Mexican Grill & Bar
+1 more
Gold Dust Park
Gold Dust Park Playground
Versluis Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
Gold Dust Park Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
Krause Memorial Library
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Las Vegas Highlands 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 Las Vegas Highlands home (around $370,000) 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 $2,461 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,461/mo | $65,626 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,833/mo | $75,556 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,958/mo | $78,876 |
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.
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
~$875/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,385 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Las Vegas Highlands 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(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
BC Pizza
Fast Food
Rio Grand Steakhouse
Restaurant
Boulder Creek Golf Club & Restaurant
Restaurant
Anna's House - Northland Dr
Restaurant
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(20)
Crestwood School
School
Post School
School
+15 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Gold Dust Park Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(6)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Las Vegas Highlands
- What do homes cost in Las Vegas Highlands?
- The median home value in Las Vegas Highlands is about $370,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Las Vegas Highlands housing market?
- no homes are listed in Las Vegas Highlands right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Las Vegas Highlands?
- Las Vegas Highlands is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Las Vegas Highlands walkable?
- Las Vegas Highlands scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.