The Villas at the Ravines
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $500K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 8.2/10
Driving through The Villas at the Ravines, you notice the land first—19 acres of it, parceled into generously-sized lots where the homes have room to breathe. Ranch and Traditional-style condos anchor the community, their stone and vinyl construction giving the place a settled, established feel rather than rushed. The neighborhood sits about 21 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, close enough for convenience but far enough that you're not hearing the city's pulse. Evergreen Forest park is an 8-minute walk away, and there are three parks within a mile, which means green space is genuinely nearby without dominating the view. A grocery store sits 1.6 miles out, and restaurants cluster just over a mile away—close enough that grabbing dinner doesn't require a major commitment. If you're into water access, Versluis Lake is under two miles away, and the Rogue River Mouth Launch for boating is just a mile and a half. The community sits within the Rockford Public Schools district and anchors the larger Belmont Ave & Northland Dr Area. Homes here run around $180K, positioning the community as an accessible entry point into the region's condo market without sacrificing the land and separation that define it.
Why people love it here
North Rockford Middle School
- Middle — 2.8 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.7 mi
- 16 parks within 1 mile
- Evergreen Forrest Trail: 7 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 7 min walk
$500K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in The Villas at the Ravines
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,394/mo
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8 homes sold in The Villas at the Ravines this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Evergreen Forrest
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.7 mi
Median Sale Price
$500K
8 sales in last 12mo
Units
46
Complex Size
18.7 ac
46 units
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Boulder Creek Golf Club & Restaurant
+1 more
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
Eastern Kille Distillery
+1 more
Evergreen Forrest
Unnamed playground
Versluis Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
White Pine Trail
Evergreen Forrest Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
Krause Memorial Library
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in The Villas at the Ravines 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 The Villas at the Ravines home (around $499,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $89k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,325 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,325/mo | $88,666 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,828/mo | $102,082 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,996/mo | $106,568 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · unconfirmed
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
~$875/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,385 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for The Villas at the Ravines 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(9)
Belmont Grocery
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Rio Grand Steakhouse
Restaurant
Anna's House - Northland Dr
Restaurant
Fast Food
Thai Fusion Restaurant
Restaurant
Sahara Bistro | Mediterranean Cuisine
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Eastern Kille Distillery
Restaurant
El Agave Mexican Grill & Bar
Bar
The Score
Pub
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(17)
Crestwood School
School
Parkside Elementary
School
Valley View School
+12 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(3)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about The Villas at the Ravines
- What do homes cost in The Villas at the Ravines?
- The median home value in The Villas at the Ravines is about $499,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Villas at the Ravines housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in The Villas at the Ravines right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve The Villas at the Ravines?
- The Villas at the Ravines is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is The Villas at the Ravines walkable?
- The Villas at the Ravines scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.