Prospect Ridge
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $330K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 7.3/10
You might expect a two-acre platted subdivision to feel squeezed and generic, but Prospect Ridge surprises — the lots, averaging 0.44 acres, sit within easy reach of the Rogue River boat launch, just a fifth of a mile away, and there's a nameless park a three-minute walk off. Coffee shops and restaurants scatter nearby (one's a three-minute walk), and 78 restaurants plus a dozen grocery stores lie within a mile, which means real choice without the feeling of being surrounded by commerce. Homes here run around $330K and fall under Rockford Public Schools, while the broader Heritage Park area offers the kind of density that keeps traffic manageable — downtown Grand Rapids is about 20 minutes north if you need it, but most days you probably won't.
Why people love it here
Valley View Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 135 parks within 1 mile
- Peppler Park: 5 min walk
- Unnamed park: 6 min walk
$330K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Prospect Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,238/mo
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Based 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
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
135
within 1 mile
Est. Home Value
$330K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
3
Median Lot Size
0.42 ac
0.40 ac – 0.50 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Dam Dogs
+1 more
Hannah’s Coffeehouse
+1 more
Digby's Deli
+1 more
Peppler Park
Unnamed playground
Clear Bottom Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Luton Yellow Trail
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
Snap Fitness
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Prospect Ridge 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.
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Solar potential
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,405 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
North Kent Sewer Authority (city collection)
City maintains collection; treated by North Kent Sewer Authority (PARCC Side Clean Water Plant). After-hours 616-866-9557.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Rockford Department of Public Safety
Public Safety officers cross-trained as police/fire/medical (merged 2012).
Services for Rockford · Source: rockford.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Prospect Ridge 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(7)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Boochie Bar - Kombucha and Acai cafe
Restaurant
The Old Mill - Beer City Bread Co.
Restaurant
Beer City Bread CO.
Restaurant
Dam Dogs
Restaurant
The Fresh Fix Kitchen
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Parkside Elementary
School
Valley View School
Blessed Virgin School
Crestwood School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Prospect Ridge
- What do homes cost in Prospect Ridge?
- The median home value in Prospect Ridge is about $329,700. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Prospect Ridge?
- Prospect Ridge is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Valley View Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Prospect Ridge walkable?
- Prospect Ridge scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.