Rock View Estates
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $396K·Walkability 3.6/10·Schools 7.5/10
Rock View Estates sits on eight acres in the Heritage Park of Rockford Area, a platted subdivision where lots average just under a third of an acre. Downtown Grand Rapids is a quick 18.7-minute drive, which matters if you work there; the airport is 33.5 minutes out. The neighborhood has real bones—Cahill Park is an eight-minute walk, and there are 23 parks within a mile, plus a boat launch on the Rogue River just half a mile away if you're into that. Coffee and dinner are both within a ten-minute walk, and you've got 48 restaurants and a dozen grocers within a mile—not a shortage of options when you don't feel like cooking. Schools feed into Rockford Public Schools. It's a straightforward residential pocket with good access to both nature and the amenities you'd actually use.
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Why people love it here
Valley View Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$396K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 120 parks within 1 mile
- Pickett Park: 12 min walk
- White Pine Trail: 12 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Rock View Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,688/mo
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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$396K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
17
Median Lot Size
0.30 ac
0.22 ac – 0.60 ac
Expected Rent
$1,375/mo
$1,225 – $1,550 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cahill Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
120
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
+1 more
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Rockford
+1 more
Digby's Deli
+1 more
Pickett Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Clear Bottom Lake
+1 more
Richardson-Sowerby Park Beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
Snap Fitness
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Rock View Estates 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 Rock View Estates home (around $396,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $71k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,667 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,667/mo | $71,129 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,070/mo | $81,868 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,205/mo | $85,478 |
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.
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 Rock View Estates 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(5)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Dam Dogs
Restaurant
Vitale's
Restaurant
Beer City Bread CO.
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(13)
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Rockford
Café
The Peppermill Grill
Café
Hannah’s Coffeehouse
Café
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Valley View School
Parkside Elementary
School
Blessed Virgin School
Crestwood School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🐕 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
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Frequently asked about Rock View Estates
- What do homes cost in Rock View Estates?
- The median home value in Rock View Estates is about $396,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Rock View Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Rock View Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Rock View Estates?
- Rock View Estates is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Valley View Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Rock View Estates walkable?
- Rock View Estates scores 3.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.