Albert-Realtors Carlton Ave. Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $316K·Walkability 6.9/10·Schools 4.7/10
This 2-acre plat sits in the Northeast neighborhood with quick walks to groceries, coffee, and a restaurant scene that includes 72 options within a mile—so you're never far from dinner. Homes here run around $319K, and you'll get a quarter-acre lot with some breathing room without the four-figure price tag. Ball Perkins Park is a 12-minute walk away if you want trails through old-growth trees and occasional wildlife sightings. Downtown Grand Rapids is just 8 minutes by car, and transit sits 3 minutes on foot, which means you've got flexibility on how you move around. The subdivision feeds into Lighthouse Academy, and the whole area has that mix of 1940s and 1960s suburban character—modest homes with yards, coworking spaces and craft breweries a short drive off, and enough local volunteers keeping things running through the Northeast Citizens Action Association.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Leonard/Lewison (WB): 5 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
$316K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Ball Perkins Park: 3 min drive
- Unnamed park: 8 min bike
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Median home price in Albert-Realtors Carlton Ave. Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,145/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
+1 more
Hunan
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids
Ball Perkins Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
West Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Huff Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
Leonard/Lewison (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
Yankee Clipper Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Median Sale Price
$316K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
9
Median Lot Size
0.17 ac
0.16 ac – 0.17 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ball Perkins Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 21 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Lighthouse Academy
Crime in Albert-Realtors Carlton Ave. 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 Albert-Realtors Carlton Ave. Plat home (around $316,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,102 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,102/mo | $56,048 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,420/mo | $64,529 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,526/mo | $67,365 |
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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Albert-Realtors Carlton Ave. 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(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Hunan
Restaurant
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Sprinkles Donut Shop
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Plymouth Christan School
Kent Hills School
Eastern School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Albert-Realtors Carlton Ave. Plat
- What do homes cost in Albert-Realtors Carlton Ave. Plat?
- The median home value in Albert-Realtors Carlton Ave. Plat is about $316,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Albert-Realtors Carlton Ave. Plat?
- Albert-Realtors Carlton Ave. Plat is served by Lighthouse Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Albert-Realtors Carlton Ave. Plat walkable?
- Albert-Realtors Carlton Ave. Plat scores 6.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.