Wellington Ridge
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $488K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 7.3/10
The thing that sticks with you about Wellington Ridge is the sheer amount of green—98 acres of it, with each condo sitting on roughly 0.43 acres, so there's actual breathing room between homes instead of the wall-to-wall feel you get in a lot of developments. An unnamed park is just a three-minute walk away, and with three parks within a mile, you're never far from somewhere to stretch your legs or let the kids run around. The location works well if you're commuting downtown—about 21 minutes to Grand Rapids—and the airport is roughly 37 minutes out, which matters if you travel for work. Homes here run around $578K, and they're part of the Rockford Public Schools district. You've got real walkability to everyday things: a grocery store is about six minutes on foot, a coffee shop ten, and there are 24 restaurants within a mile, so you're not dependent on your car for dinner or coffee runs. If you're into the water, Rockford's Rogue River Launch is less than two miles away, which opens up a whole other set of weekend options. The whole setup—space, proximity to amenities, easy access to both the city and the outdoors—makes this feel like you're getting a bit of both worlds without the trade-offs.
Why people love it here
Valley View Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.4 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed beach: 5 min walk
- Unnamed park: 5 min walk
$488K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Wellington Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,313/mo
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4 homes sold in Wellington Ridge this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$488K
4 sales in last 12mo
Units
72
Complex Size
98.3 ac
72 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Taco Bell
Starbucks Coffee Company
Digby's Deli
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Clear Bottom Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
dog_park
Belmont Ave & Northland Dr Area Trail
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
Snap Fitness
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Wellington 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 Wellington Ridge home (around $488,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $87k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,246 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,246/mo | $86,555 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,737/mo | $99,652 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,901/mo | $104,032 |
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
~$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 · Source: algomasd.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Wellington 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(5)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Meijer Cafe And Thrift Market
Café
Biggby Coffee
Café
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Digby's Deli
Bar
Eastern Kille Distillery
Restaurant
Rockford Brewing Company
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(10)
Valley View School
Parkside Elementary
School
Blessed Virgin School
Post School
+5 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(7)
Belmont Ave & Northland Dr Area Trail
Bike Path
Merrell Trail
Bike Path
Premier Park Trail
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Wellington Ridge
- What do homes cost in Wellington Ridge?
- The median home value in Wellington Ridge is about $488,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Wellington Ridge housing market?
- no homes are listed in Wellington 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 Wellington Ridge?
- Wellington Ridge is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Wellington Ridge walkable?
- Wellington Ridge scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.