Rogue River Highlands
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $408K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 8.2/10
What strikes most people about Rogue River Highlands is how much land and breathing room you get without feeling isolated—64 acres of platted space where homes run around $408K, yet you're only about 20 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. The subdivision sits within reach of Rogue River Park, just a short walk away, and nine parks dot the surrounding mile, so getting outside doesn't require much planning. A grocery store sits about a 12-minute walk, and six restaurants are scattered within a mile, meaning you're not dependent on a car for every meal—though having one helps when you're running errands across the wider area. Rockford Public Schools serves the area, and the location near Belmont Avenue and Northland Drive puts you in a part of West Michigan where suburban space and practical access actually work together instead of against each other.
Why people love it here
North Rockford Middle School
- Middle — 3.5 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.7 mi
- 41 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 15 min walk
- ROGUE RIVER PARK: 6 min bike
$408K median
- 2 recent sales
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Rogue River Highlands
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,766/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
ROGUE RIVER PARK
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
41
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.7 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Belmont Grocery
BC Pizza
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
Vestal Inn
ROGUE RIVER PARK
Unnamed playground
Grand Isle Lake
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
Unnamed bike_path
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Rogue River Highlands 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 Rogue River Highlands home (around $407,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $72k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,710 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,710/mo | $72,277 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,121/mo | $83,214 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,258/mo | $86,871 |
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
~$875/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,385 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 Rogue River Highlands 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
BC Pizza
Fast Food
Rio Grand Steakhouse
Restaurant
Anna's House - Northland Dr
Restaurant
Fast Food
Boulder Creek Golf Club & Restaurant
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(22)
Crestwood School
School
Post School
School
School
+17 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Gold Dust Park Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(11)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Rogue River Highlands
- What do homes cost in Rogue River Highlands?
- The median home value in Rogue River Highlands is about $407,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Rogue River Highlands housing market?
- no homes are listed in Rogue River Highlands right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Rogue River Highlands?
- Rogue River Highlands is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Rogue River Highlands walkable?
- Rogue River Highlands scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.