Wolverine Plat
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $270K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 7.3/10
What surprises people about Wolverine Plat is how much of West Michigan you can actually reach from here—downtown Grand Rapids is about 22 minutes away, and the Rogue River boat launch sits less than a mile down the road, which matters if you're the type who likes to slip out on the water without much planning. It's a 20-acre subdivision on tight lots (averaging 0.16 acres each), so you're not buying land here—you're buying proximity to what's around you: 78 restaurants within a mile, a grocery store a 14-minute walk, a coffee shop at 9 minutes, and a park you can reach in four. Homes run around $282K, which in a place this dense and this connected to the wider region feels honest. Rockford Public Schools serves the area, and if you're the kind of person who values having options without leaving your neighborhood, the numbers here—25 parks within a mile—tell you everything you need to know about the density of regular life.
Why people love it here
North Rockford Middle School
- Middle — 0.5 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$270K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 125 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 7 min walk
- White Pine Trail: 9 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Wolverine Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,833/mo
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7 homes sold in Wolverine Plat this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$270K
7 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
84
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
470 sq ft – 0.28 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
125
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Fatzo's Pizza
+1 more
Nourished rockford
+1 more
Grill One Eleven
+1 more
Unnamed park
Memorial Park Playground
Myers Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
White Pine Trail
dog_park
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
Snap Fitness
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Wolverine Plat 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 Wolverine Plat home (around $270,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,796 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,796/mo | $47,889 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,068/mo | $55,135 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,158/mo | $57,558 |
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.
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Solar potential
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,402 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
North Kent Sewer Authority (city collection)
City maintains collection; treated by North Kent Sewer Authority (PARCC Side Clean Water Plant). After-hours 616-866-9557.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Rockford Department of Public Safety
Public Safety officers cross-trained as police/fire/medical (merged 2012).
Services for Rockford · Source: rockford.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Wolverine Plat 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(7)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Fatzo's Pizza
Restaurant
Restaurant
F'n K Tacos
Restaurant
The Pump House Frozen Yogurt Bar - Rockford
Restaurant
Uccello's - Rockford
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Parkside Elementary
School
Blessed Virgin School
Valley View School
Crestwood School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Wolverine Plat
- What do homes cost in Wolverine Plat?
- The median home value in Wolverine Plat is about $270,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Wolverine Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Wolverine Plat right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Wolverine Plat?
- Wolverine Plat is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Wolverine Plat walkable?
- Wolverine Plat scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.