Sunflower Ridge
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $730K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 9.5/10
It's the kind of place where you can actually breathe—111 acres with homes sitting on lots that average nearly an acre each, which means real distance between you and your neighbors without feeling remote. Sunflower Ridge has an unnamed park right next door, and there are three more within a mile if you want options, so the land here genuinely feels like part of what you're buying into rather than something crammed onto a corner lot. An average home runs around $678K, and the whole development feeds into Rockford Public Schools. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 21 minutes away, and Gerald R. Ford airport sits roughly 27 minutes out, so you're close enough to the city when you need it but far enough that the space doesn't feel like a compromise. A grocery store is under three miles down the road, restaurants hover around the same distance, and if you're into the water, Knapp Street Bridge Launch is about three miles away for boat access—everything practical is there without cluttering the immediate experience.
Why people love it here
Cannonsburg Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.9 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 2 min walk
- Sunflower Ridge Trail: 3 min walk
$730K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Sunflower Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,956/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 2 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
0.0 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$730K
4 sales in last 12mo
Units
55
Complex Size
111.2 ac
55 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
Biggby Coffee
Wild Bill's Tobacco
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Sunfish Lake
Unnamed beach
Sunflower Ridge Trail
dog_park
West Pond Plummet
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Sunflower Ridge 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 Sunflower Ridge home (around $730,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $129k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,855 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,855/mo | $129,478 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,590/mo | $149,070 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,836/mo | $155,621 |
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 ~6,418 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 Sunflower Ridge 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(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
The Cedar Lounge
Restaurant
Frosty Boy
Fast Food
Mitten Pizza Company
Restaurant
China Kitchen
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
The Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
Reds at Thousand Oaks
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Moffitt Hill School
Egypt Valley School
Crestwood School
School
+10 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
West Pond Plummet
Bike Path
East Pond Plummet
Bike Path
Triple Connector (West)
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(4)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Frequently asked about Sunflower Ridge
- What do homes cost in Sunflower Ridge?
- The median home value in Sunflower Ridge is about $730,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sunflower Ridge housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sunflower Ridge right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sunflower Ridge?
- Sunflower Ridge is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cannonsburg Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Sunflower Ridge walkable?
- Sunflower Ridge scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.