Rockford Village Builders Plat
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $357K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 7.5/10
Most subdivisions blur together, but Rockford Village Builders Plat keeps its edges sharp. Spread across forty acres, the plat sits within walking distance of a grocery store and sits nestled among seventy-eight restaurants and cafes within a mile—a density that feels more village than sprawl. The nearest park is a five-minute walk away, and there are fourteen parks within a mile, so green space isn't something you have to drive to find. Downtown Grand Rapids is about twenty-two minutes away by car, making it close enough for work or a night out without the constant hum of the city. Homes here run around $353K and fall within the Rockford Public Schools district.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Bella Vista — 1.9 mi
- 75 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 9 min walk
- Richardson-Sowerby Park Beach: 11 min bike
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$357K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Rockford Village Builders Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,427/mo
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6 homes sold in Rockford Village Builders Plat this year. Thinking of selling?
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
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
75
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Bella Vista
1.9 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
White Pine Trail
dog_park
Yellow Trail
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Rockford Village Builders Plat 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 Village Builders Plat home (around $357,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,378 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,378/mo | $63,400 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,737/mo | $72,993 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,858/mo | $76,201 |
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 Village Builders Plat 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
Fast Food
Arena's Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
Parkside Elementary
School
Blessed Virgin School
Valley View School
Crestwood School
+2 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
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 Village Builders Plat
- What do homes cost in Rockford Village Builders Plat?
- The median home value in Rockford Village Builders Plat is about $357,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Rockford Village Builders Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Rockford Village Builders Plat right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Rockford Village Builders Plat?
- Rockford Village Builders Plat is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Rockford Middle School (8/10).
- Is Rockford Village Builders Plat walkable?
- Rockford Village Builders Plat scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.