Rockford Hills Village
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $476K·Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 7.5/10
If someone asks where you're moving, just say Rockford—it's easier than explaining the subdivision, and honestly, the location does most of the talking. Rockford Hills Village sits on 41 acres within the Rockford Village Builders Plat Area, a platted community where homes run around $483K. You're about 23 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you get the suburban breathing room without the full commute penalty. The grocery is a 7-minute walk, and there are 36 restaurants within a mile—enough that you won't eat the same thing twice for a while. An unnamed park sits about 9 minutes on foot, and eight parks cluster within a mile of here. Kids attend Rockford Public Schools. It's the kind of place where you can actually get somewhere without planning an expedition, and the bones of the subdivision—41 acres of land—give you the space to spread out.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Bella Vista — 1.7 mi
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 13 min walk
- Richardson-Sowerby Park Beach: 12 min bike
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$476K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Rockford Hills Village
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,231/mo
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See what your home is worthBased 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
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Bella Vista
1.7 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
+1 more
Arena's Pizza
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
+1 more
Rogue River Tavern
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
North Lake Bella Vista
+1 more
Richardson-Sowerby Park Beach
Luton Yellow Trail
dog_park
Yellow Trail
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Rockford Hills Village 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 Hills Village home (around $476,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $84k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,166 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,166/mo | $84,427 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,645/mo | $97,202 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,805/mo | $101,473 |
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 ~6,402 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well (limited municipal water)
Largely rural on private well; utility billing 616-874-6966.
North Kent Sewer Authority (serviced areas); septic rural
Member of North Kent Sewer Authority (PARCC Side Clean Water Plant) with Rockford/Alpine/Courtland/Plainfield; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Services for Cannon · Source: cannontwp.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Rockford Hills Village 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)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Ric's Food Center
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
China 1
Restaurant
Arena's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Blessed Virgin School
Parkside Elementary
School
Valley View School
Crestwood School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(5)
Yellow - Extension 2
Bike Path
Yellow Trail
Bike Path
Yellow - Extension 3
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Rockford Hills Village
- What do homes cost in Rockford Hills Village?
- The median home value in Rockford Hills Village is about $476,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Rockford Hills Village housing market?
- no homes are listed in Rockford Hills Village right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Rockford Hills Village?
- Rockford Hills Village is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Rockford Spanish Immersion (8/10).
- Is Rockford Hills Village walkable?
- Rockford Hills Village scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.