Northgate
Solid value in a growing area
Median $307K·Walkability 4.1/10·Schools 5.7/10
Northgate is a 43-acre subdivision in the Fullerton Woods Area, sitting just 14 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids—close enough to catch a show or grab dinner without the commute drag. Homes here run around $307K, and they're zoned for Northview Public Schools. The real draw is the location: Northgate Park is a 3-minute walk away, and there are six parks within a mile, so if you've got kids or just like green space, you're covered. A coffee shop is 5 minutes on foot, a restaurant 6, and the grocery run tops out at 14 minutes, which means you're not stuck in car mode just to eat. The area has plenty of dining density—78 restaurants within a mile—and Gerald R. Ford Airport is a straightforward 25-minute drive when you need it. It's the kind of spot where you get actual neighborhood proximity without feeling hemmed in.
Why people love it here
$307K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
Northview High School
- High — 0.2 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Northgate Park: 5 min walk
- Airway Park: 7 min walk
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Northgate
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,084/mo
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7 homes sold in Northgate 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
Northgate Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Little Caesars
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
+1 more
Northgate Park
+1 more
Airway Park Playground
Dean Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Northgate 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 Northgate home (around $307,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,042 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,042/mo | $54,452 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,351/mo | $62,691 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,454/mo | $65,446 |
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 Northgate 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)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
+19 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Los Portales
Restaurant
Fast Food
Adobo Boy - Filipino Dining Experience
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Northgate Park Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Northgate
- What do homes cost in Northgate?
- The median home value in Northgate is about $307,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Northgate housing market?
- no homes are listed in Northgate right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Northgate?
- Northgate is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Northgate walkable?
- Northgate scores 4.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.