Shale Ridge Estates
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $574K·Walkability 2.9/10·Schools 7.5/10
If I'm being honest, the first thing I'd tell you on the drive over is that you're about twenty minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you get suburban space without actually feeling far away. Shale Ridge Estates sits on eight acres with lots averaging just over half an acre each, giving homes room to breathe while keeping everything compact. You've got Peppler Park an eight-minute walk away, and honestly, there are twenty-four parks within a mile—so if you want green space, you're not searching for it. The nearest restaurants and coffee shops are a similar short walk, and the Rockford-Rogue River boat launch is less than half a mile off, which is nice if you're into the water.
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Why people love it here
30,745 sq ft avg lots
- 10 homes
Valley View Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.7 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$574K median
- Assessor estimate
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Shale Ridge Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,899/mo
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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$574K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
10
Median Lot Size
0.33 ac
0.28 ac – 2.3 ac
Expected Rent
$1,375/mo
$1,225 – $1,550 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Kawa Sushi and Grill
+1 more
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Rockford
+1 more
Digby's Deli
+1 more
Pickett Park
Unnamed playground
Clear Bottom Lake
+1 more
Richardson-Sowerby Park Beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
Snap Fitness
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Shale Ridge Estates 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.
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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
North Kent Sewer Authority (city collection)
City maintains collection; treated by North Kent Sewer Authority (PARCC Side Clean Water Plant). After-hours 616-866-9557.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Rockford Department of Public Safety
Public Safety officers cross-trained as police/fire/medical (merged 2012).
Services for Rockford · Source: rockford.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Shale Ridge Estates 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
Peppler Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
120
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(7)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Dam Dogs
Restaurant
The Old Mill - Beer City Bread Co.
Restaurant
Beer City Bread CO.
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Rockford
Café
The Peppermill Grill
Café
Hannah’s Coffeehouse
Café
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Valley View School
Parkside Elementary
School
Blessed Virgin School
Crestwood School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
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Frequently asked about Shale Ridge Estates
- What do homes cost in Shale Ridge Estates?
- The median home value in Shale Ridge Estates is about $574,350. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Shale Ridge Estates?
- Shale Ridge Estates is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Valley View Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Shale Ridge Estates walkable?
- Shale Ridge Estates scores 2.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.