Rainbow Ridge
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $480K·Walkability 3.8/10·Schools 7.5/10
Golden hour hits Rainbow Ridge just right—that's when the six acres settle into a gentle, unhurried rhythm, and you realize this place is genuinely comfortable without trying. Homes run around $503K on lots averaging just under an acre, which means you get actual ground without the sprawl. A grocery store is an eight-minute walk away, and about 30 restaurants sit within a mile, so dinner doesn't require much deliberation. The nearest coffee shop is just over a mile out. What makes the place work is proximity without density: eight parks within a mile keep things green, an unnamed park is a ten-minute walk, and Lake Bella Vista sits 1.8 miles away if you want water access—the Rockford-Rogue River Launch is 1.3 miles for anyone with a boat. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 23 minutes by car, Gerald R. Ford airport roughly 33, so you're close enough to the city without living in it. Schools fall under Rockford Public Schools. It's the kind of place where you can walk to lunch on a Tuesday afternoon and still have plenty of land to call your own.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Bella Vista — 1.8 mi
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 15 min walk
- Richardson-Sowerby Park Beach: 11 min bike
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$480K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Rainbow Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,259/mo
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Based on 10 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
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Bella Vista
1.8 mi
Recent Sale Price
$480K
1 recent sale
Units
6
Complex Size
5.9 ac
6 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
+1 more
China 1
Starbucks Coffee Company
Rogue River Tavern
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
North Lake Bella Vista
Richardson-Sowerby Park Beach
Scenic Overlook
dog_park
Yellow - Extension 2
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Rainbow 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.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Rainbow Ridge home (around $480,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $85k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,193 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,193/mo | $85,136 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,676/mo | $98,018 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,837/mo | $102,326 |
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.
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
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,402 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 Rainbow 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)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Ric's Food Center
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
China 1
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Fast Food
Arena's Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Parkside Elementary
School
Blessed Virgin School
Valley View School
Crestwood School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(5)
Yellow - Extension 2
Bike Path
Yellow Trail
Bike Path
Yellow - Extension 3
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Rainbow Ridge
- What do homes cost in Rainbow Ridge?
- The median home value in Rainbow Ridge is about $480,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Rainbow Ridge housing market?
- no homes are listed in Rainbow Ridge right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Rainbow Ridge?
- Rainbow Ridge is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Rockford Middle School (8/10).
- Is Rainbow Ridge walkable?
- Rainbow Ridge scores 3.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.