Northern Aire Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $485K·Walkability 2.3/10·Schools 5.7/10
What catches people off guard about Northern Aire Estates is how much green space feels genuinely yours here—53 acres of subdivision land that doesn't read as cramped or overdeveloped. Homes run around $410K, and you're looking at genuine distance from neighbors without that isolating rural feeling; Airway Park is about a 10-minute walk, and there are three parks within a mile if you want options. Downtown Grand Rapids sits just 15.6 minutes away, which means you're close enough to the action but far enough that you're not paying for proximity you don't use. The surrounding Fullerton Woods Area has real bones—24 restaurants and grocery stores within two miles, so you're not hunting far for a coffee run (under a mile) or dinner out (less than that). Kids head to Northview Public Schools, and the airport is 26.7 minutes if you need it. It's the kind of place where you get breathing room and actual access at the same time.
Why people love it here
Northview High School
- High — 0.7 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$485K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Airway Park: 10 min walk
- Northgate Park: 9 min bike
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Median home price in Northern Aire Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,289/mo
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4 homes sold in Northern Aire Estates this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Airway Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Flo's Pizzeria
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Biggby Coffee
Archival Brewing
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Airway Park
+1 more
Airway Park Playground
Grand Isle Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
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Unnamed bike path
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Northern Aire Estates 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 Northern Aire Estates home (around $484,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $86k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,223 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,223/mo | $85,935 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,710/mo | $98,937 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,873/mo | $103,285 |
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
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,325 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Northern Aire Estates 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(22)
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🍕 Restaurants(10)
Adobo Boy - Filipino Dining Experience
Restaurant
Flo's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Shots On The River
Restaurant
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Los Portales
Restaurant
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☕ Coffee(16)
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🍺 Bars(18)
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🏫 Schools(30)
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💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(4)
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🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
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⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
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👶 Childcare(2)
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Frequently asked about Northern Aire Estates
- What do homes cost in Northern Aire Estates?
- The median home value in Northern Aire Estates is about $484,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Northern Aire Estates housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Northern Aire Estates right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Northern Aire Estates?
- Northern Aire Estates is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Northern Aire Estates walkable?
- Northern Aire Estates scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.