Rockford Village Builders Plat Area
Quiet lots near top schools
36 homes for sale·Median $460K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 8.7/10
Early mornings on the water are when this stretch really shows itself—Silver Lake, just under a mile away, catches the light differently depending on the season, and lakefront properties here command views across 225 acres of crystal-clear water with sandy bottom shoreline. A handful of homes sit directly on Silver Lake, Bostwick Lake, and Lake Bella Vista, each offering the kind of waterfront access that defines weekend life out here. The neighborhood itself spreads across wooded lots averaging nearly two acres, with ranch-style homes set back from quiet roads, plenty of space between neighbors, and the kind of land that lets trees do most of the work.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Silver Lake within walking distance
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- Rockford Village Builders Plat Area Trail: 12 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 12 min walk
1.6 acre avg lots
- 816 homes
Lakes Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.5 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Rockford Village Builders Plat Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,123/mo
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142 homes sold in Rockford Village Builders Plat Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Balk Family County Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Silver Lake
0.0 mi
Median Sale · Houses
$498K
111 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$345K
31 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Balk Family County Park
0.9 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ric's Food Center
Nuvu Fuels
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
Town Square
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Silver Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Cannon Trail
Rockford Village Builders Plat Area Trail
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
gym
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Rockford Village Builders Plat Area 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 Area home (around $460,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $82k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,060 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,060/mo | $81,589 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,523/mo | $93,934 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,677/mo | $98,063 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$67K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$400K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Rockford Village Builders Plat Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,416 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Services for Cannon · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Rockford Village Builders Plat Area 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(5)
Ric's Food Center
Grocery Store
Ric's
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Nuvu Fuels
Restaurant
Timber's Inn
Restaurant
Meltworks
Restaurant
Pizzeria Grande
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Lakes School
East Rockford Middle School
School
Crestwood School
Blessed Virgin School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(4)
Rockford Village Builders Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Rockford Village Builders Plat Area
- What do homes cost in Rockford Village Builders Plat Area?
- The median home value in Rockford Village Builders Plat Area is about $460,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Rockford Village Builders Plat Area housing market?
- there are 36 homes for sale in Rockford Village Builders Plat Area right now, and 142 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Rockford Village Builders Plat Area?
- Rockford Village Builders Plat Area is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakes Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Rockford Village Builders Plat Area walkable?
- Rockford Village Builders Plat Area scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
