Rockford Estates
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $697K·Walkability 4.2/10·Schools 7.3/10
You tell someone on the way there: "We're basically ten minutes from Rockford's downtown, which actually has a pulse." It's a 17-acre subdivision where homes run around $618K, with lot sizes hovering near half an acre—enough breathing room without feeling isolated. Downtown Grand Rapids is just over 20 minutes away when you want it. The real win is what's immediate: a restaurant is a five-minute walk, coffee shops are six, and Glen Park sits practically next door for a quick escape. There are 54 restaurants and 26 parks within a mile, which sounds like a lot until you realize it's the Rockford area doing the heavy lifting—it's densely packed with actual stuff to do. You've got 12 grocery stores within two miles, and if you're into the water, the Rogue River launch is less than half a mile away. Kids go to Rockford Public Schools, and the whole thing sits in the Heritage Park of Rockford Area, which means you're getting suburban space without the feeling of being nowhere.
Why people love it here
Valley View Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.5 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
23,514 sq ft avg lots
- 26 homes
$697K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Rockford Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,732/mo
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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$697K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
26
Median Lot Size
0.49 ac
0.28 ac – 1.3 ac
Walkability
Fair
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
Peppler Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Clear Bottom Lake
+1 more
Garden Club Park Beach
Luton Yellow Trail
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
Snap Fitness
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Rockford 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 Rockford Estates home (around $697,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $124k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,636 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,636/mo | $123,625 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,337/mo | $142,331 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,572/mo | $148,586 |
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 Rockford 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Glen Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
130
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(7)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
The Old Mill - Beer City Bread Co.
Restaurant
Beer City Bread CO.
Restaurant
Dam Dogs
Restaurant
Boochie Bar - Kombucha and Acai cafe
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Rockford
Café
Hannah’s Coffeehouse
Café
Nourish Rockford
Restaurant
+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
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 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 Rockford Estates
- What do homes cost in Rockford Estates?
- The median home value in Rockford Estates is about $697,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Rockford Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Rockford Estates right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Rockford Estates?
- Rockford Estates is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Valley View Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Rockford Estates walkable?
- Rockford Estates scores 4.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.