Silver Lake Park
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $1.6M·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 8.7/10
The shoreline here sits just a third of a mile away—close enough that a morning walk can end with your feet in sand, the water clear and calm enough to actually swim in. This stretch is built around that proximity to Silver Lake, where sixty feet of private frontage and open water views have drawn people to build for years; a couple of restaurants and a grocer are less than a mile out, and downtown Rockford is a quick drive if you need it, with Grand Rapids another half hour beyond. The area itself is compact—seven acres of platted lots arranged to make the most of lake access—and sits within the Rockford Public Schools boundaries. Three parks are within a mile, including one that's barely a walk away, which means the landscape here balances the quiet of waterfront living with real access to both open space and the kind of ordinary goods and services that keep a place livable.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Silver Lake within walking distance
- 11 parks within 1 mile
- Rockford Village Builders Plat Area Trail: 7 min bike
- Unnamed bike_path: 7 min bike
Lakes Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.1 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$1.6M median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Silver Lake Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$10,828/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Silver Lake
0.3 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ric's Food Center
Meltworks
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
Town Square
Unnamed playground
Silver Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Cannon Trail
Rockford Village Builders Plat Area Trail
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
Snap Fitness
Krause Memorial Library
Crime in Silver Lake Park 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 Silver Lake Park home (around $1,595,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $283k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $10,609 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $10,609/mo | $282,901 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $12,214/mo | $325,707 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $12,751/mo | $340,021 |
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
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,416 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well (limited municipal water)
Largely rural on private well; utility billing 616-874-6966.
North Kent Sewer Authority (serviced areas); septic rural
Member of North Kent Sewer Authority (PARCC Side Clean Water Plant) with Rockford/Alpine/Courtland/Plainfield; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Services for Cannon · Source: cannontwp.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Silver Lake Park 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Meltworks
Restaurant
Timber's Inn
Restaurant
Pizzeria Grande
Restaurant
Vitale's Pizza
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Lakes School
East Rockford Middle School
School
Crestwood School
Blessed Virgin School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(4)
Rockford Village Builders Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Silver Lake Park
- What do homes cost in Silver Lake Park?
- The median home value in Silver Lake Park is about $1,595,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Silver Lake Park housing market?
- no homes are listed in Silver Lake Park right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Silver Lake Park?
- Silver Lake Park is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakes Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Silver Lake Park walkable?
- Silver Lake Park scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.