Sierra Estates
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $350K·Walkability 2.9/10·Schools 8.2/10
The tree line along the western edge gives way to a clean grid of streets where Sierra Estates spreads across 27 acres of West Michigan suburban land. Homes here run around $350K, and the subdivision sits close enough to a dozen restaurants and grocery options that you're not plotting logistics every time you need dinner or milk. Gold Dust Park is an 8-minute walk away if you want to actually move, and Versluis Lake lies just over a mile out for the days when a subdivision lot feels a little small.
Why people love it here
North Rockford Middle School
- Middle — 3.3 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.2 mi
- 16 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 12 min walk
- Gold Dust Park Trail: 12 min walk
$350K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Sierra Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,376/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
Gold Dust Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.2 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Anna's House - Northland Dr
+1 more
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
El Agave Mexican Grill & Bar
+1 more
Gold Dust Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Versluis Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Sierra 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.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Sierra Estates home (around $350,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,328 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,328/mo | $62,079 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,680/mo | $71,472 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,798/mo | $74,613 |
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 Sierra 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.
🛒 Grocery(10)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Belmont Grocery
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Boulder Creek Golf Club & Restaurant
Restaurant
Rio Grand Steakhouse
Restaurant
Anna's House - Northland Dr
Restaurant
Fast Food
Thai Fusion Restaurant
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(20)
Crestwood School
School
School
+15 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(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Gold Dust Park Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(6)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Sierra Estates
- What do homes cost in Sierra Estates?
- The median home value in Sierra Estates is about $350,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sierra Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Sierra Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sierra Estates?
- Sierra Estates is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Sierra Estates walkable?
- Sierra Estates scores 2.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.