Northview
Surrounded by nature
Median $350K·Walkability 3.6/10·Schools 5.7/10
Days on the market run short here—homes typically sell within two weeks—and the reason sits right in the character of the area itself: wooded lots backing onto the Grand River, a 260-acre park with nearly two miles of trails cutting through the neighborhood, and housing stock that ranges from vintage cottages to new custom builds. The appeal isn't complicated: single-family homes with real land, cul-de-sacs that see minimal traffic, and convenient access to schools without the density of the city proper. A handful of small parks dot the area, several with water access, and shopping centers sit a short drive away. What lands last is the layering—open floor plans and finished basements get paired with decks overlooking wooded yards, and that combination of modern living space with actual breathing room is what keeps buyers moving fast.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Versluis Lake within walking distance
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- North County Trailway: 13 min walk
- Northville Park Association Park: 14 min walk
$350K median
- 193 sales in last 12mo
Northview High School
- High — 1.0 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Northview
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,376/mo
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193 homes sold in Northview 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
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Adobo Boy - Filipino Dining Experience
Biggby Coffee
QDOBA Mexican Eats
Northville Park Association Park
Unnamed playground
Dean Lake
Unnamed beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
dog_park
North County Trailway
Rogue River Mouth Launch
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Planet Fitness
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Meijer - Plainfield Township
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Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Northview 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 Northview home (around $350,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,359 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,359/mo | $62,916 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,716/mo | $72,414 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,835/mo | $75,607 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
7 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$84K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$125K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Northview, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Northview 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(20)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
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🍕 Restaurants(8)
Flo's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Adobo Boy - Filipino Dining Experience
Restaurant
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
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🍺 Bars(11)
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🏫 Schools(30)
School
School
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💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(4)
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🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(5)
North County Trailway
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)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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Frequently asked about Northview
- What do homes cost in Northview?
- The median home value in Northview is about $350,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Northview housing market?
- there are 42 homes for sale in Northview right now, and 193 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Northview?
- Northview is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Northview walkable?
- Northview scores 3.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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