Northern Reflections Estates
Surrounded by nature
Median $385K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 5.3/10
The drive in is all trees—dense hardwoods that open suddenly onto a 37-acre subdivision where the lots feel genuinely spaced out, not crammed. Northern Reflections Estates sits in the [grand-oaks-no-2-area], about 16 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, and homes here run around $390K. Two parks are within a mile, including one that's a 10-minute walk, and Elk Lake is 0.7 miles away for water recreation.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Elk Lake — 0.7 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Scott Lake: 8 min walk
- Little Pine Island Lake: 6 min bike
$385K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Northern Reflections Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,614/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Elk Lake
0.7 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Chandler Woods Charter Academy
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Belmont Grocery
Little Caesars Pizza
+1 more
Circle K
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Scott Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
Snap Fitness
KDL Comstock Park
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Northern Reflections 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 Reflections Estates home (around $385,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $68k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,561 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,561/mo | $68,287 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,948/mo | $78,619 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,078/mo | $82,074 |
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
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Solar potential
~$866/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,320 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 Reflections 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(11)
Belmont Grocery
Grocery Store
Cielito Lindo
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
BC Pizza
Fast Food
Shots On The River
Restaurant
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
Biggby Coffee
Café
Meijer Cafe And Thrift Market
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
Bar
Perrin Brewin Company
Pub
The Pack Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(21)
Post School
Goff School
Koon School
Englishville School (Closed)
School
+16 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(17)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+14 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Northern Reflections Estates
- What do homes cost in Northern Reflections Estates?
- The median home value in Northern Reflections Estates is about $385,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Northern Reflections Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Northern Reflections Estates right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Northern Reflections Estates?
- Northern Reflections Estates is served by Chandler Woods Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Comstock Park High School (7/10).
- Is Northern Reflections Estates walkable?
- Northern Reflections Estates scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.