Custom Home Builder in Rockford, MI
Highline Homes is a custom home builder based in Rockford, Michigan. Our office is on Winding Trail NE, and four of the homes in our portfolio are within a few miles of it.
What building in Rockford is like
City lots vs. township acreage
Lots in and right around the city are more likely to have public sewer and water. Out in Courtland, Cannon and Algoma townships, most land is well and septic, so plan on a soil evaluation through the Kent County Health Department. What to check on well-and-septic lots.
Rolling, wooded land
A lot of Rockford-area land has trees and grade. That’s often good for a walkout lower level, and it also affects excavation and driveway costs. Ranch or two-story on a sloped lot?
Permits come from the township
Each township handles its own zoning and building permits, and the rules change across township lines. We factor that into every estimate.
Schools
Most of the area is in Rockford Public Schools. Some parcels near the edges fall into neighboring districts, so check the specific address.
Rockford questions
Is Highline Homes based in Rockford?
Yes. Our office is at 4457 Winding Trail NE, Rockford, MI 49341. We’ve been building around Grand Rapids since 2017.
Do you build on acreage outside the city?
Yes. Most of our Rockford-area homes are in the townships. The Urban Ranch sits on Courtland Township acreage and includes a pole barn.
What does a custom home cost in Rockford?
It depends on the lot, the site work and the finish level more than on the square footage. Our completed homes run from about $420,000 for a ~2,650 sq ft home to around $1 million for a 3,990 sq ft grade-A home. See the full breakdown.
Which other areas near Rockford do you build in?
Sparta, Cedar Springs, Belmont, Plainfield, Ada and the rest of greater Grand Rapids. See where we build.
Building in Rockford? Let’s look at the lot.
The first conversation and a planning estimate are free. We’ll get back to you within one business day.