Al Pluger Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $395K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 5.0/10
Surrounded by the quiet residential stretch of Sandlewood Estates No. 2 Area, Al Pluger Plat sits on 9 acres of modest subdivided land where homes run around $390K and lot sizes hover near a third of an acre—enough room to breathe without acres of lawn to maintain. You're about fifteen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and under fifteen from Gerald R. Ford airport, which is the sort of proximity that lets you pretend you're not suburban when you need to be. The grocery store is less than a mile away, and you've got a half-dozen restaurants within walking distance, so dinner doesn't require a production. Creekside County Park is a ten-minute walk, and there are two parks nearby if you need somewhere to land on a Saturday afternoon. Kentwood Public Schools serves the area, and the whole setup has the air of a place where people actually live their lives rather than stage them.
Why people love it here
$395K median
- 2 recent sales
13,268 sq ft avg lots
- 20 homes
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Al Pluger Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,678/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$395K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
20
Median Lot Size
0.31 ac
0.29 ac – 0.31 ac
Based on 13 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
Simple Fish
+1 more
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
FireRock Grille
CREEKSIDE COUNTY PARK
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
+1 more
Interurban Trail
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
Pine Rest
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Library - Kentwood
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Al Pluger 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 Al Pluger Plat home (around $394,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $70k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,624 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,624/mo | $69,972 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,021/mo | $80,559 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,154/mo | $84,099 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,394 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA operates/maintains water system; rural fringe on private well.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron with dedicated township patrol units.
Gaines Charter Township Fire Department (Dutton/Cutlerville)
Two stations: Dutton and Cutlerville.
Services for Gaines · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Al Pluger 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
CREEKSIDE COUNTY PARK
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Simple Fish
Restaurant
RS convenience Store
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisine & Fried Chicken
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisinse and Fried Chicken
Restaurant
Johnny's Pizza King
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Al Pluger Plat
- What do homes cost in Al Pluger Plat?
- The median home value in Al Pluger Plat is about $394,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Al Pluger Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Al Pluger Plat right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Al Pluger Plat?
- Al Pluger Plat is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Al Pluger Plat walkable?
- Al Pluger Plat scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.