Lincoln Hill Plat No. 1
Strong schools draw families here
Median $290K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 7.5/10
Driving through Lincoln Hill Plat No. 1, you're in a compact 6-acre subdivision where lots average just over a fifth of an acre—tight enough to feel connected, spacious enough to breathe. An unnamed park sits a short walk away, and you're surrounded by 26 parks within a mile, so green space isn't hard to find. Dining and coffee are both around a 6-minute walk, and the restaurant scene nearby is robust—78 options within a mile will keep you from cooking the same thing twice. A grocery store is equally close, while the Rockford–Rogue River Launch sits just half a mile away if you've got a boat in mind. The subdivision sits in the Sowerby Add. No.1 Area, served by Rockford Public Schools, and homes here run around $325K. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 21 minutes away by car, making it easy to reach the city without living in it.
Why people love it here
North Rockford Middle School
- Middle — 0.3 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$290K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Unnamed playground: 2 min walk
- 9 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Lincoln Hill Plat No. 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,969/mo
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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$290K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
25
Median Lot Size
0.19 ac
0.17 ac – 0.33 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
+1 more
Little Caesars Pizza
+1 more
The Peppermill Grill
+1 more
Rogue River Tavern
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
North Lake Bella Vista
+1 more
Richardson-Sowerby Park Beach
Luton Yellow Trail
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Lincoln Hill Plat No. 1 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 Lincoln Hill Plat No. 1 home (around $290,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,929 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,929/mo | $51,437 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,221/mo | $59,220 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,318/mo | $61,822 |
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
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,402 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 Lincoln Hill Plat No. 1 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
130
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(7)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Fusion Dish
Restaurant
MUDPENNY Rockford
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Parkside Elementary
School
Blessed Virgin School
Valley View School
Crestwood School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 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 Lincoln Hill Plat No. 1
- What do homes cost in Lincoln Hill Plat No. 1?
- The median home value in Lincoln Hill Plat No. 1 is about $290,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lincoln Hill Plat No. 1 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Lincoln Hill Plat No. 1 right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lincoln Hill Plat No. 1?
- Lincoln Hill Plat No. 1 is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Lincoln Hill Plat No. 1 walkable?
- Lincoln Hill Plat No. 1 scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.