Sunfish Shores
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $475K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 9.3/10
If you're thinking about land and space without the remote feel, Sunfish Shores is where that conversation ends. The subdivision sits on 29 acres total in the Cannonsburg Rd & Myers Lake Ave Area, with Silver Lake just under a mile out, four parks within walking distance, and half a dozen grocery stores within two miles. Kids go to Rockford Public Schools, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is about 35 minutes if you're traveling for work.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Sunfish Lake within walking distance
- 12 parks within 1 mile
- Sunfish Lake: 1 min walk
- Cannon Trail: 7 min bike
Lakes Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$475K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Sunfish Shores
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,391/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
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
12
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Sunfish Lake
0.0 mi
Recent Sale Price
$475K
1 recent sale
Expected Rent
$1,625/mo
$1,325 – $1,925 · wider-area estimate
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 Shores 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 Sunfish Shores home (around $475,000) at today's 7.40% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $90k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,391 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
Mortgage (principal and interest) $2,631 · Property tax (est.) $594 · Insurance (est.) $166 = $3,391/mo
Assumes 20% down; excludes PMI and HOA fees.
| Down payment | Monthly: mortgage, tax, insurance | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,391/mo | $90,428 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,898/mo | $103,948 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,072/mo | $108,597 |
Estimates use a 7.40% 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 Township · Source: cannontwp.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Sunfish Shores 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(9)
Aunt Belle's Kitchen
Restaurant
Meltworks
Restaurant
Pizzeria Grande
Restaurant
Bostwick Lake Inn
Restaurant
Timber's Inn
Restaurant
+4 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Rockford Village Builders Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
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 Shores
- What do homes cost in Sunfish Shores?
- The median home value in Sunfish Shores is about $475,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sunfish Shores housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sunfish Shores right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sunfish Shores?
- Sunfish Shores is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakes Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Sunfish Shores walkable?
- Sunfish Shores scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.