Whitney Creek Park No.1
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $268K·Walkability 3.4/10·Schools 8.2/10
You're about 17 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which is the main thing—close enough to duck into the city but far enough that you get real space. Whitney Creek Park No.1 sits on 4 acres with lots averaging just over half an acre each, so you've got breathing room without feeling remote. Homes here run around $268K, and they're backed by Rockford Public Schools. There are eight parks within a mile, including Rogue River Park a short walk away, plus six restaurants and grocery stores sprinkled through the neighborhood—nothing feels far. If you're into the water, the Rogue River Mouth Launch is just 2 miles out, and the airport's about 30 minutes if you need it. It's the kind of spot where you get suburban calm but aren't isolated from what matters.
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Why people love it here
Belmont Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.0 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
23,152 sq ft avg lots
- 8 homes
$268K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Whitney Creek Park No.1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,916/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$268K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
8
Median Lot Size
0.45 ac
0.32 ac – 1.1 ac
Expected Rent
$1,625/mo
$1,325 – $1,900 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Belmont Grocery
BC Pizza
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
Vestal Inn
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Chandler Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Whitney Creek Park No.1 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 Whitney Creek Park No.1 home (around $268,450) at today's 7.32% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,905 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
Mortgage (principal and interest) $1,475 · Property tax (est.) $336 · Insurance (est.) $94 = $1,905/mo
Assumes 20% down; excludes PMI and HOA fees.
| Down payment | Monthly: mortgage, tax, insurance | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,905/mo | $50,794 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,190/mo | $58,396 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,288/mo | $61,004 |
Estimates use a 7.32% 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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield Township · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Whitney Creek Park No.1 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Rogue River Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
36
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
BC Pizza
Fast Food
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Shots On The River
Restaurant
Thai Fusion Rockford
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
Biggby Coffee
Café
Meijer Cafe And Thrift Market
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
Vestal Inn
Bar
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
Bar
Archival Brewing
Pub
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(22)
Post School
School
Crestwood School
School
School
+17 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
Jupiter North Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(7)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
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Frequently asked about Whitney Creek Park No.1
- What do homes cost in Whitney Creek Park No.1?
- The median home value in Whitney Creek Park No.1 is about $268,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Whitney Creek Park No.1 housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Whitney Creek Park No.1 right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Whitney Creek Park No.1?
- Whitney Creek Park No.1 is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Whitney Creek Park No.1 walkable?
- Whitney Creek Park No.1 scores 3.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.