Rouge River Acres
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $296K·Walkability 3.3/10·Schools 8.2/10
The drive in feels spacious right away—wide lots breathing on 42 acres, with an average of nearly an acre per home and homes running around $285K. You're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (about 16 minutes) that you don't feel stranded, but far enough out that you've got real land and quiet. Grand Isle Township Park is just a walk away, and there are nine parks within a mile, which matters if you spend time outside. Restaurants cluster nearby—72 within walking distance, plus a grocery store and coffee shop each under 15 minutes on foot—so you're not isolated, even though the subdivision itself feels settled and slow. The Rogue River Mouth Launch sits less than a mile away if you boat or fish, and Versluis Lake is just over the way. Schools fall under Rockford Public Schools, and the whole thing sits in the Belmont Ave & Northland Dr Area, where you've got the kind of access that makes real life actually work.
Why people love it here
Belmont Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.2 mi
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Grand Rogue Township Park: 12 min walk
- Indian Trail Township Park: 13 min walk
40,302 sq ft avg lots
- 38 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Rouge River Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,012/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
Grand Isle Township Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.2 mi
Recent Sale Price
$296K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
38
Median Lot Size
0.90 ac
0.33 ac – 1.9 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Belmont Grocery
Anna's House - Northland Dr
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
+1 more
Vestal Inn
+1 more
Grand Rogue Township Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Grand Isle Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Rouge River 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 Rouge River Acres home (around $296,350) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,971 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,971/mo | $52,563 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,269/mo | $60,516 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,369/mo | $63,176 |
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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,376 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 Rouge River 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(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Rio Grand Steakhouse
Restaurant
Anna's House - Northland Dr
Restaurant
Fast Food
BC Pizza
Fast Food
Sahara Bistro | Mediterranean Cuisine
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
School
School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(5)
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
Jupiter North Trail
Bike Path
White Pine 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
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Rouge River Acres
- What do homes cost in Rouge River Acres?
- The median home value in Rouge River Acres is about $296,350. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Rouge River Acres housing market?
- no homes are listed in Rouge River Acres right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Rouge River Acres?
- Rouge River Acres is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Belmont Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Rouge River Acres walkable?
- Rouge River Acres scores 3.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.