River Isle
Strong schools draw families here
Median $825K·Walkability 2.1/10·Schools 7.6/10
The tree line along Belmont Ave gives way to wide green spaces here—33 acres of condo living that feels more like a planned community than a typical subdivision. River Isle sits comfortably between Grand Rapids and the surrounding townships, about 24 minutes from downtown when you need the city, but set back enough that you're not living in its shadow. Homes here run around $918K, and the lots average 0.62 acres, so there's real breathing room without feeling isolating. Rockford Public Schools serves the area, and within a mile you'll find five parks, plus a boat launch on the Rogue River just 1.6 miles south if you're into that.
Why people love it here
North Rockford Middle School
- Middle — 1.9 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$825K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Evergreen Forrest: 9 min bike
- Cahill Park: 10 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in River Isle
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,601/mo
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Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$825K
1 recent sale
Units
20
Complex Size
32.6 ac
20 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
25
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
Kawa Sushi and Grill
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Rockford
Eastern Kille Distillery
+1 more
Evergreen Forrest
Unnamed playground
Grand Isle Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
White Pine Trail
Belmont Ave & Northland Dr Area Trail
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
Snap Fitness
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in River Isle 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 River Isle home (around $825,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $146k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,487 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,487/mo | $146,328 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,318/mo | $168,469 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,595/mo | $175,873 |
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.
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 · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for River Isle 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)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Rockford
Café
The Peppermill Grill
Café
Sweetland Chocolates & Coffee
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Eastern Kille Distillery
Restaurant
Digby's Deli
Bar
Rockford Brewing Company
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(14)
Parkside Elementary
School
Valley View School
Crestwood School
Blessed Virgin School
+9 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Sowerby Add. No.1 Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about River Isle
- What do homes cost in River Isle?
- The median home value in River Isle is about $825,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the River Isle housing market?
- no homes are listed in River Isle right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve River Isle?
- River Isle is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is River Isle walkable?
- River Isle scores 2.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.