Richardsons Gardens
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $368K·Walkability 3.9/10·Schools 7.5/10
You're about twenty minutes from downtown Grand Rapids here, which means you've got the commute handled without feeling like you're living in the thick of it—just far enough out that the 12-acre subdivision breathes a little. Richardsons Gardens sits in the Sowerby Add. No.1 Area, where homes run around $368K, and the real draw is how much living you get packed nearby without being on top of each other. There's a park a five-minute walk away, with 23 parks within a mile total, plus 78 restaurants and a solid grocery run of 12 stores within two miles—coffee and dinner both about nine minutes on foot. The Rockford Public Schools district covers the area, and if you're into the water, the Rockford-Rogue River boat launch is just half a mile away.
Why people love it here
North Rockford Middle School
- Middle — 0.8 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 115 parks within 1 mile
- White Pine Trail: 5 min walk
- Unnamed park: 7 min walk
$368K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Richardsons Gardens
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,497/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
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
115
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
+1 more
Kawa Sushi and Grill
+1 more
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Rockford
+1 more
Rockford Brewing Company
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Richardson-Sowerby Park Playground
Clear Bottom Lake
+1 more
Richardson-Sowerby Park Beach
Luton Yellow Trail
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Richardsons Gardens 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 Richardsons Gardens home (around $367,750) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,446 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,446/mo | $65,227 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,816/mo | $75,096 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,940/mo | $78,397 |
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 ~6,405 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 Richardsons Gardens 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(9)
Restaurant
MUDPENNY Rockford
Restaurant
Vitale's
Restaurant
Char + Barrel
Restaurant
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Parkside Elementary
School
Valley View School
Blessed Virgin School
Crestwood School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
Sowerby Add. No.1 Area Trail
Bike Path
Jericho Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Richardsons Gardens
- What do homes cost in Richardsons Gardens?
- The median home value in Richardsons Gardens is about $367,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Richardsons Gardens housing market?
- no homes are listed in Richardsons Gardens right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Richardsons Gardens?
- Richardsons Gardens is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Richardsons Gardens walkable?
- Richardsons Gardens scores 3.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.