Sunfish Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $608K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 9.3/10
This intimate residential area in Kent County offers a distinctive suburban lifestyle with generous lot sizes averaging 0.6 acres, providing residents with ample space for outdoor activities and privacy. The 170-acre community creates a low-density environment where neighbors have room to breathe while maintaining close proximity to Grand Rapids amenities.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Sunfish Lake within walking distance
- 12 parks within 1 mile
- Sunfish Lake: 0 min walk
- Cannon Trail: 8 min bike
Lakes Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$608K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Sunfish Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,125/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
12
within 1 mile
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
Aunt Belle's Kitchen
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
Pickerel Lake Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Sunfish Lake
Unnamed beach
Cannon Trail
Unnamed bike_path
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
gym
Crime in Sunfish Lake 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
~$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 Sunfish Lake 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(12)
Aunt Belle's Kitchen
Restaurant
Meltworks
Restaurant
Pizzeria Grande
Restaurant
Bostwick Lake Inn
Restaurant
Timber's Inn
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(9)
Lakes School
East Rockford Middle School
School
Crestwood School
Moffitt Hill School
+4 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Rockford Village Builders Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
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Frequently asked about Sunfish Lake
- What do homes cost in Sunfish Lake?
- The median home value in Sunfish Lake is about $607,600. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Sunfish Lake?
- Sunfish Lake is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakes Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Sunfish Lake walkable?
- Sunfish Lake scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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