Rockhill Acres
Surrounded by nature
Median $458K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 5.7/10
Those distinctive brick ranch homes—low-slung, symmetrical, built to last—give Rockhill Acres its visual spine, the kind of postwar residential architecture that announces itself without shouting. The subdivision spans 102 acres in Rockhill Acres Area, about 16 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, with homes running around $458K. You're close enough to real amenities: a coffee shop and restaurant sit less than a mile away, and there are two dozen restaurants and grocery stores within a two-mile radius, so you're not isolated. The nearest park is an 11-minute walk, and three parks fit within a mile—enough green space to keep things from feeling cramped. Northview Public Schools serves the area. The airport is roughly 27 minutes out, which is fine if you travel; Versluis Lake sits about two miles down the road if you want a weekend detour. It's the kind of place where the bones are solid and the location doesn't ask you to choose between being close to things and having actual land around you.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.5 mi
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Airway Park: 6 min bike
- Unnamed bike path: 7 min bike
$458K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
Northview High School
- High — 0.8 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Rockhill Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,106/mo
Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.
7 homes sold in Rockhill Acres this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Airway Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.5 mi
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Flo's Pizzeria
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
+1 more
Vestal Inn
+1 more
Airway Park
+1 more
Airway Park Playground
Grand Isle Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Rockhill Acres 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 Rockhill Acres home (around $457,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $81k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,043 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,043/mo | $81,146 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,503/mo | $93,424 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,657/mo | $97,530 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · unconfirmed
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
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,325 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Rockhill Acres 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(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Flo's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Adobo Boy - Filipino Dining Experience
Restaurant
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Los Portales
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(5)
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
North County Trailway
Bike Path
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Rockhill Acres
- What do homes cost in Rockhill Acres?
- The median home value in Rockhill Acres is about $457,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Rockhill Acres housing market?
- no homes are listed in Rockhill Acres right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Rockhill Acres?
- Rockhill Acres is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Rockhill Acres walkable?
- Rockhill Acres scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.