Orchard View
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $661K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 7.3/10
Orchard View sits on 26 acres of platted residential land, and what sticks with you first is the sheer open space—room to breathe that you don't find closer to the city. The subdivision anchors itself on the quieter side of West Michigan, about 21 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and roughly 30 minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport, making it workable for commuters who'd rather not live in the thick of things. Homes here run around $665K. Three parks sit within a mile, including one a short walk away, and Lake Bella Vista is 1.6 miles out if you want water access. Grocery stores cluster reasonably close—six within two miles—and restaurants aren't far either, with the nearest about 1.3 miles down the road. Rockford Public Schools serves the area. It's the kind of place where you get land without completely sacrificing convenience, set in the Cannonsburg Rd & Myers Lake Ave area that keeps you connected but separate.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Bella Vista — 1.5 mi
- 11 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 14 min walk
- SHERIFF EQUESTRIAN CENTER: 9 min bike
Crestwood Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$661K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Orchard View
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,489/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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See what your home is worthBased on 9 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
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Bella Vista
1.5 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ric's Food Center
Mitten Pizza Company
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Lake Bella Vista
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Cannon Trail
Unnamed bike path
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
Krause Memorial Library
Kidz Clubhouse
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Orchard View 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 Orchard View home (around $661,250) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $117k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,377 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,377/mo | $116,729 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,040/mo | $134,406 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,261/mo | $140,305 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,429 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well (limited municipal water)
Largely rural on private well; utility billing 616-874-6966.
North Kent Sewer Authority (serviced areas); septic rural
Member of North Kent Sewer Authority (PARCC Side Clean Water Plant) with Rockford/Alpine/Courtland/Plainfield; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Services for Cannon · Source: cannontwp.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Orchard View 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)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Ric's Food Center
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Mitten Pizza Company
Restaurant
Frosty Boy
Fast Food
Vitale's of Lake Bella Vista
Restaurant
Vitale's Pizza
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
Restaurant
Eastern Kille Distillery
Restaurant
El Agave Mexican Grill & Bar
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Crestwood School
Moffitt Hill School
Parkside Elementary
School
Blessed Virgin School
+11 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Belmont Ave & Northland Dr Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Orchard View
- What do homes cost in Orchard View?
- The median home value in Orchard View is about $661,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Orchard View housing market?
- no homes are listed in Orchard View right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Orchard View?
- Orchard View is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Crestwood Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Orchard View walkable?
- Orchard View scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.