Rockford Woods
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $565K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 7.5/10
The driveway slopes gently downward as you enter, and you notice right away how the trees seem to have been left standing—not scraped away and replanted, but genuinely part of the place. Rockford Woods sits on thirteen acres in the Belmont Ave & Northland Dr Area, with lots averaging just under half an acre, enough space to feel removed without the isolation of true countryside. You're about twenty minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, close enough that the commute doesn't consume your evening but far enough that you're genuinely in a different pocket of things. Homes here run around $565K, and the condo format means you're buying the actual place without the full weight of maintaining acreage—someone else handles that. Rockford Public Schools serves the area, and the Sheriff Equestrian Center sits just a five-minute walk away, which means you'll occasionally hear distant hoofbeats and see trailers rolling past on weekend mornings.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Bella Vista — 1.7 mi
- 11 parks within 1 mile
- SHERIFF EQUESTRIAN CENTER: 4 min walk
- Unnamed park: 11 min walk
North Rockford Middle School
- Middle — 1.9 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$565K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Rockford Woods
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Based 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
SHERIFF EQUESTRIAN CENTER
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Bella Vista
1.7 mi
Est. Home Value
$565K
Assessor estimate
Units
25
Complex Size
12.9 ac
25 units
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Hungry Howie's
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
+1 more
Rogue River Tavern
+1 more
SHERIFF EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Unnamed playground
Lake Bella Vista
+1 more
Richardson-Sowerby Park Beach
Scenic Overlook
dog_park
Belmont Ave & Northland Dr Area Trail
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
Krause Memorial Library
Kidz Clubhouse
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Rockford Woods 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,429 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Rockford Woods 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(8)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Ric's Food Center
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
China 1
Restaurant
Mitten Pizza Company
Restaurant
Frosty Boy
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
The Peppermill Grill
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Rockford
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Crestwood School
Parkside Elementary
School
Blessed Virgin School
Valley View School
+10 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Rockford Woods
- What do homes cost in Rockford Woods?
- The median home value in Rockford Woods is about $564,550. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Rockford Woods?
- Rockford Woods is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Rockford Woods walkable?
- Rockford Woods scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.