Northway Estates
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $360K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 7.6/10
Northway Estates sits on ten acres of subdivision land where half-acre lots and modest homes around $377K create a straightforward residential pocket off Belmont and Northland. It's a short walk to an unnamed park, and there are three parks within a mile if you're willing to drive a couple of minutes—useful when you need grass and trees without fussing. Groceries and restaurants are a few miles out (the nearest are 1.8 and 1.7 miles away), so you're not running out for milk in your slippers, but it's hardly remote; downtown Grand Rapids is about twenty minutes away when you need it. Rockford Public Schools serves the area, and the Rockford boat launch on the Rogue River is 2.3 miles south if paddling or fishing scratches an itch. This is the kind of place that doesn't pretend to be something it isn't—a stable suburban block where things work, space is reasonable, and you're still connected.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Bella Vista — 1.8 mi
- 11 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 7 min walk
- SHERIFF EQUESTRIAN CENTER: 7 min bike
North Rockford Middle School
- Middle — 2.2 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$360K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Northway Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,444/mo
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Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Bella Vista
1.8 mi
Median Sale Price
$360K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
20
Median Lot Size
0.29 ac
1468 sq ft – 0.56 ac
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Mitten Pizza Company
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
+1 more
Rogue River Tavern
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Lake Bella Vista
+1 more
Richardson-Sowerby Park Beach
Scenic Overlook
Unnamed bike_path
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
Krause Memorial Library
Kidz Clubhouse
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Northway 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 Northway Estates home (around $360,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,394 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,394/mo | $63,852 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,757/mo | $73,514 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,878/mo | $76,745 |
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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,429 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Northway 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(8)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Mitten Pizza Company
Restaurant
Frosty Boy
Fast Food
China 1
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
The Peppermill Grill
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Rockford
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Eastern Kille Distillery
Restaurant
Rockford Brewing Company
Restaurant
Digby's Deli
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(14)
Crestwood School
Parkside Elementary
School
Blessed Virgin School
Valley View School
+9 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Northway Estates
- What do homes cost in Northway Estates?
- The median home value in Northway Estates is about $360,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Northway Estates?
- Northway Estates is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Northway Estates walkable?
- Northway Estates scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.