Rock Wood Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $414K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 7.5/10
What surprises most people about Rock Wood Estates is how much stays within walking distance—a restaurant in 10 minutes, a coffee shop in 12, and Glen Park just a short stroll away. The 11-acre subdivision sits on tight 0.35-acre lots that pack efficient living into a spot where downtown Grand Rapids is only 19 minutes away, and you've got 48 restaurants and 22 parks within a mile. Homes here run around $414K, which buys you proximity without the city price tag.
Why people love it here
Valley View Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.7 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$414K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 110 parks within 1 mile
- Pickett Park: 14 min walk
- White Pine Trail: 15 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Rock Wood Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,809/mo
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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$414K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
26
Median Lot Size
0.33 ac
0.24 ac – 0.58 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Glen Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
110
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 Wood 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.
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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 Rock Wood 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(9)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Dam Dogs
Restaurant
The Old Mill - Beer City Bread Co.
Restaurant
Beer City Bread CO.
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Rockford
Café
Hannah’s Coffeehouse
Café
The Peppermill Grill
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 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
Frequently asked about Rock Wood Estates
- What do homes cost in Rock Wood Estates?
- The median home value in Rock Wood Estates is about $413,700. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Rock Wood Estates?
- Rock Wood Estates is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Valley View Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Rock Wood Estates walkable?
- Rock Wood Estates scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.