Peterson Valley
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $479K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 7.6/10
Lined with mature trees and modest brick homes, Peterson Valley spreads across twenty-six acres off the main corridor near Belmont and Northland. The subdivision sits close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that you're under twenty minutes away, yet far enough out that the feel is residential and set back. Evergreen Forrest park is a short walk, and there are four parks within a mile if you want options without driving. Grocery shopping and restaurants sit two miles out—not next door, but not remote either. Rockford Public Schools serves the area.
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Why people love it here
North Rockford Middle School
- Middle — 2.3 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$479K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 16 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 9 min walk
- Evergreen Forrest: 9 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Peterson Valley
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,248/mo
Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.
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Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$479K
2 recent sales
Expected Rent
$1,625/mo
$1,325 – $1,900 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Evergreen Forrest
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Boulder Creek Golf Club & Restaurant
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
El Agave Mexican Grill & Bar
Evergreen Forrest
Unnamed playground
Versluis Lake
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
Unnamed bike_path
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
Krause Memorial Library
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Peterson Valley 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 Peterson Valley home (around $478,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $86k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,223 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,223/mo | $85,948 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,710/mo | $98,924 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,873/mo | $103,286 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$875/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,385 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 Township · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Peterson Valley 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(6)
Boulder Creek Golf Club & Restaurant
Restaurant
Anna's House - Northland Dr
Restaurant
Rio Grand Steakhouse
Restaurant
Fast Food
China 1
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
Café
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Eastern Kille Distillery
Restaurant
El Agave Mexican Grill & Bar
Bar
The Score
Pub
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Crestwood School
Parkside Elementary
School
Valley View School
Blessed Virgin School
+11 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Evergreen Forrest Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
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Frequently asked about Peterson Valley
- What do homes cost in Peterson Valley?
- The median home value in Peterson Valley is about $478,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Peterson Valley housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Peterson Valley right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Peterson Valley?
- Peterson Valley is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Peterson Valley walkable?
- Peterson Valley scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.