Marshall Park
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $475K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 9.3/10
What surprises people about Marshall Park is how much green stillness you get on just 10 acres—tree-lined streets with modest lots that feel neither cramped nor sprawling, the kind of subdivision where the geometry actually works. Homes here run around $266K, and you're close enough to Bostwick Lake (less than half a mile away) that the water's part of your mental map without dominating it. Rockford Public Schools serves the area, and downtown Grand Rapids is about 27 minutes away when you need it. Shopping and restaurants cluster a couple of miles out, which means Marshall Park itself stays residential—just houses, trees, and the occasional sound of kids on the street. It's part of the larger Rockford Village Builders Plat Area, the kind of place that doesn't announce itself but rewards people who actually live here.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Bostwick Lake within walking distance
- Bostwick Lake: 3 min walk
- Little Bostwick Lake: 14 min walk
Lakes Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$475K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Marshall Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,225/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
PICKEREL LAKE
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Bostwick Lake
0.2 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Arena's Pizza Bostwick Lake
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
Pickerel Lake Park
Unnamed playground
Bostwick Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Cannon Trail
Unnamed bike_path
Wabasis Lake Park Launch
gym
Crime in Marshall Park 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 Marshall Park home (around $475,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $84k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,159 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,159/mo | $84,250 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,637/mo | $96,997 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,797/mo | $101,260 |
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
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,355 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 Marshall Park 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(3)
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Arena's Pizza Bostwick Lake
Restaurant
Bostwick Lake Inn
Restaurant
Aunt Belle's Kitchen
Restaurant
Honey Creek Inn
Restaurant
Meltworks
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🏫 Schools(7)
Lakes School
East Rockford Middle School
School
Grattan School
+2 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Rockford Village Builders Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Marshall Park
- What do homes cost in Marshall Park?
- The median home value in Marshall Park is about $475,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Marshall Park?
- Marshall Park is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakes Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Marshall Park walkable?
- Marshall Park scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.