Mt. Vernon Park
Strong schools draw families here
Median $322K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 7.3/10
So basically, you've got a tight 8-acre grid here in the heart of the Heritage Park of Rockford Area, where homes run around $300K and you're actually close to real stuff—a restaurant's about an 8-minute walk, coffee's 10 minutes on foot, and there are 48 restaurants within a mile if you want options. The schools feed into Rockford Public Schools, and downtown Grand Rapids is just under 22 minutes away when you need it. What sells it, though, is the park access: Glen Park is basically a 3-minute walk, and there are 23 parks within a mile—so if you've got kids or a dog or just need a break, you're stepping out the door into green space constantly. It's the kind of layout where you're not isolated, but you're not crammed either.
Why people love it here
Valley View Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$322K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 115 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 5 min walk
- Glen Park: 7 min walk
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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
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Frequently asked about Mt. Vernon Park
- What do homes cost in Mt. Vernon Park?
- The median home value in Mt. Vernon Park is about $321,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Mt. Vernon Park housing market?
- no homes are listed in Mt. Vernon Park right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Mt. Vernon Park?
- Mt. Vernon Park is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Valley View Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Mt. Vernon Park walkable?
- Mt. Vernon Park scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.