Serenity Shores
Strong schools draw families here
Median $691K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 7.0/10
Look, if you're coming out here thinking you're going to find some mass-produced sprawl, you're in for a surprise. Serenity Shores is 28 acres of condo living that doesn't feel like you're parked in someone else's idea of development—lot sizes average 0.60 acres, which means there's actual breathing room between you and the next person. Homes run around $878K, and you're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that it's a straight shot down the highway (about 25 minutes), but far enough removed that you're not hearing any of it. The Rogue River Launch is basically a five-minute walk if you're into that sort of thing, and 12 Mile Trailhead Park is an eight-minute walk away if you want to burn off whatever you grabbed from the coffee shop 1.8 miles down the road. Rockford Public Schools serves the area, and there's grocery and restaurant access within a couple of miles—nothing fancy, just functional—so you're not living on an island.
Why people love it here
Valley View Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.4 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$691K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Serenity Shores
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,688/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$691K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
18
Complex Size
27.9 ac
18 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Fatzo's Pizza
Nourished rockford
Grill One Eleven
+1 more
12 Mile Trailhead Park
Unnamed playground
Little Myers Lake
Unnamed beach
Luton Yellow Trail
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Launch (A-41-102)
Snap Fitness
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Serenity Shores 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 Serenity Shores home (around $690,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $122k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,593 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,593/mo | $122,472 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,288/mo | $141,004 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,520/mo | $147,200 |
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.
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
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,405 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Algoma Sanitary District / private well
Algoma Sanitary District serves water/sewer in pockets (incl. Algoma-Plainfield system); rural on private well.
Algoma Sanitary District / individual septic
Sanitary district + Camp Lake Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Algoma Township Fire Department
Serves ~12,143 in 33 sq mi; 2 stations; full-time chief + 3 FT + 28 paid-on-call.
Services for Algoma · Source: algomasd.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Serenity Shores 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
12 Mile Trailhead Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
1
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(5)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Fatzo's Pizza
Restaurant
Momma's Boy
Restaurant
Boochie Bar - Kombucha and Acai cafe
Restaurant
Restaurant
The Old Mill - Beer City Bread Co.
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
Valley View School
Blessed Virgin School
Parkside Elementary
School
+2 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(2)
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Serenity Shores
- What do homes cost in Serenity Shores?
- The median home value in Serenity Shores is about $690,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Serenity Shores?
- Serenity Shores is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Serenity Shores walkable?
- Serenity Shores scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.