Northville
Surrounded by nature
Median $423K·Walkability 3.3/10·Schools 5.7/10
Northville spans 125 acres as a platted subdivision within the Plainfield Ave & 4 Mile Rd Area, and what sets it apart is the sheer density of dining options—60 restaurants cluster within a mile, making it easy to grab coffee or dinner on foot in about 8 minutes either direction. Homes here run around $389K, and they're served by Northview Public Schools. The neighborhood sits 16 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, with Gerald R. Ford Airport roughly 25 minutes away by car. Seven parks lie within a mile, including Northville Park Association Park just a 3-minute walk away, and grocery access is straightforward at about a mile out, with two dozen stores nearby if you're willing to range a bit further. It's a compact, reasonably walkable pocket with real amenities close at hand—not sparse, not overwhelming, just functional density.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.6 mi
- 31 parks within 1 mile
- Northville Park Association Park: 3 min walk
- Holtman Park: 6 min bike
$423K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
Northview High School
- High — 1.1 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Northville
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,872/mo
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7 homes sold in Northville this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northville Park Association Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
31
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.6 mi
Based 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
Speedy Cafe
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
+1 more
Northville Park Association Park
Unnamed playground
Dean Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Northville 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 Northville home (around $423,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,813 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,813/mo | $75,026 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,239/mo | $86,379 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,382/mo | $90,175 |
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 Northville 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(21)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+18 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Adobo Boy - Filipino Dining Experience
Restaurant
Flo's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
Bar
Reds at Thousand Oaks
Bar
The Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Bike Path
Jupiter South Trail
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(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Northville
- What do homes cost in Northville?
- The median home value in Northville is about $423,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Northville housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Northville right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Northville?
- Northville is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Northville walkable?
- Northville scores 3.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.