Skyview Estates
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $811K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 9.7/10
There's a road—Cannonsburg, running through the middle of things—and then 25 acres that decided to be their own thing. Skyview Estates sits in that particular West Michigan pocket where you're far enough from the downtown hum (22 minutes to Grand Rapids if you need it) but close enough to Gerald R. Ford airport (29 minutes) that you're not trapped. The condos here run around $702K, which lands you on something genuinely spacious: average lots hover near 2.61 acres, so you get actual breathing room, not the postage-stamp arrangement you find closer in. A restaurant and grocery stores are each under two miles away—close enough that you're not living in exile, but far enough that the place doesn't feel hemmed in by commerce. Six grocery stores within a two-mile radius means you have options without the feeling that retail has colonized the neighborhood.
Why people love it here
Crestwood Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.5 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Sunfish Lake — 1.8 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- West Pond Plummet: 6 min bike
- Triple East: 7 min bike
$811K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Skyview Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,502/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 9/10 to 10/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Sunfish Lake
1.8 mi
Recent Sale Price
$811K
1 recent sale
Units
9
Complex Size
25.4 ac
9 units
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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The Cedar Lounge
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
+1 more
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Silver Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Triple East
West Pond Plummet
Rogue River Mouth Launch
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Skyview 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 Skyview Estates home (around $810,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $144k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,391 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,391/mo | $143,756 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,207/mo | $165,508 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,479/mo | $172,782 |
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.
Homeowners Association
SKYVIEW ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
Source: b2bhint.com
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Solar potential
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,356 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 Skyview 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(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
The Cedar Lounge
Restaurant
Vitale's of Lake Bella Vista
Restaurant
Vitale's Pizza
Restaurant
Meltworks
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
Restaurant
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
The Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(10)
Moffitt Hill School
Crestwood School
Lakes School
Egypt Valley School
+5 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Skyview Estates
- What do homes cost in Skyview Estates?
- The median home value in Skyview Estates is about $810,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Skyview Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Skyview 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 Skyview Estates?
- Skyview Estates is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Crestwood Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Skyview Estates walkable?
- Skyview Estates scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.