Summit Breeze
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $385K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 7.2/10
—and that's the thing about Summit Breeze: it's a 67-acre condo community where you get actual land to breathe on—the average lot runs 0.41 acres—without spending your weekends maintaining a house that's actively trying to kill you. Homes here run around $394K, which means you're not entirely underwater before you've finished unpacking, and the commute to downtown Grand Rapids sits at about 22 minutes, which is close enough to matter but far enough that you're not hearing every siren in the city. There are four parks within a mile if you need grass and sky in a hurry, and the Rogue River boat launch is less than a mile away for anyone who wants to pretend they're outdoors people before inevitably returning to the couch. A grocery store sits 1.7 miles out, and both coffee and dinner are a quick drive at 1.1 miles—far enough that you won't trip into a restaurant in your pajamas, close enough that you're not planning an expedition. Rockford Public Schools covers the area, and if you're the type who actually researches school districts instead of just hoping for the best, that's one less decision to agonize over. The real move, though, is the location itself—close enough to everything that matters without the density that makes you want to scream into a pillow.
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Why people love it here
Valley View Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$385K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 16 parks within 1 mile
- White Pine Trail: 14 min walk
- Unnamed park: 7 min bike
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Median home price in Summit Breeze
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,614/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$385K
1 recent sale
Units
61
Complex Size
66.6 ac
61 units
Expected Rent
$2,125/mo
$1,875 – $2,400 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Dam Dogs
+1 more
Hannah’s Coffeehouse
+1 more
Digby's Deli
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Clear Bottom 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 Summit Breeze 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 Summit Breeze home (around $385,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,593 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,593/mo | $69,153 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,985/mo | $79,594 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,116/mo | $83,104 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 Township · Source: algomasd.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Summit Breeze 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)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Fatzo's Pizza
Restaurant
Boochie Bar - Kombucha and Acai cafe
Restaurant
The Old Mill - Beer City Bread Co.
Restaurant
Beer City Bread CO.
Restaurant
Dam Dogs
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Valley View School
Parkside Elementary
School
Blessed Virgin School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
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Frequently asked about Summit Breeze
- What do homes cost in Summit Breeze?
- The median home value in Summit Breeze is about $385,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Summit Breeze housing market?
- no homes are listed in Summit Breeze right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Summit Breeze?
- Summit Breeze is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Summit Breeze walkable?
- Summit Breeze scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.