Whip-Poor-Wil-Way
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $975K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 9.3/10
Driving through Whip-Poor-Wil-Way, you notice right away how the 25 acres breathe—each condo sits on around 0.81 acres, so there's actual land between homes rather than the cramped feel you get in tighter developments. The lots give you room to think, and the tree cover makes the place feel removed even though you're only about 26 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. Warren Townsend Park is an 8-minute walk, and there are four parks within a mile total, so if you're the type who likes to step outside without much fuss, that proximity matters. A handful of restaurants cluster nearby—six within a mile, including a couple worth the short walk—and the larger grocery run is just over two miles down the road. The Rockford Public Schools district serves the area, and homes here run around $801K, which reflects what you're getting: genuine space, proximity to the essentials, and close enough to Grand Rapids that commuting downtown or catching a flight out of Gerald R. Ford is manageable without feeling like a second job.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Pickerel Lake — 0.7 mi
- 12 parks within 1 mile
- Cannon Trail: 7 min walk
- Warren Townsend Park: 10 min walk
Cannonsburg Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$975K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Whip-Poor-Wil-Way
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,619/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
Warren Townsend Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
12
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pickerel Lake
0.7 mi
Recent Sale Price
$975K
1 recent sale
Units
12
Complex Size
24.9 ac
12 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Honey Creek Inn
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
Warren Townsend Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Sunfish Lake
Unnamed beach
Cannon Trail
Creek Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
gym
Crime in Whip-Poor-Wil-Way 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 Whip-Poor-Wil-Way home (around $975,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $173k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $6,485 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $6,485/mo | $172,933 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $7,466/mo | $199,100 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $7,794/mo | $207,850 |
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
~$866/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,313 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Whip-Poor-Wil-Way 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(3)
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Honey Creek Inn
Restaurant
Aunt Belle's Kitchen
Restaurant
Bostwick Lake Inn
Restaurant
Arena's Pizza Bostwick Lake
Restaurant
The Cedar Lounge
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🏫 Schools(8)
Lakes School
East Rockford Middle School
School
Moffitt Hill School
Egypt Valley School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Whip-Poor-Wil-Way
- What do homes cost in Whip-Poor-Wil-Way?
- The median home value in Whip-Poor-Wil-Way is about $975,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Whip-Poor-Wil-Way housing market?
- no homes are listed in Whip-Poor-Wil-Way right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Whip-Poor-Wil-Way?
- Whip-Poor-Wil-Way is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cannonsburg Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Whip-Poor-Wil-Way walkable?
- Whip-Poor-Wil-Way scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.