Albert-Realtors Sweet Street Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $300K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 4.7/10
Sitting just east of downtown Grand Rapids in the Northeast area, Albert-Realtors Sweet Street Plat is a 7-acre subdivision where tree-lined streets and quarter-acre lots create genuine breathing room—the kind of place where you're not stacked on top of your neighbors but still close enough to grab coffee in 11 minutes or reach downtown in under 10. The neighborhood itself is a mix of homes from the 1940s and '60s, modest and unpretentious, with the kind of yards where deer actually show up at dusk. Homes here run around $352K, which means you're getting actual space and a driveway without the price tag of trendier areas. Ball Perkins Park sits nearby with old-growth woods and trails, and when you want to eat out—there are 72 restaurants within a mile—you're never far from something real, whether that's a contemporary British pub or a proper bistro. Transit access scores well too, so you're connected without feeling crowded.
Why people love it here
$300K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Unnamed playground: 5 min walk
- 3 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Ball Perkins Park: 12 min walk
- Huff Park Short/Long Loop: 7 min bike
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Median home price in Albert-Realtors Sweet Street Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,037/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$300K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
24
Median Lot Size
0.23 ac
0.21 ac – 0.35 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
+1 more
Lai Thai Kitchen
Biggby Coffee
Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids
Ball Perkins Park
Unnamed playground
Shadow Lake
Unnamed beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
Fuller/Sweet (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
Yankee Clipper Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ball Perkins Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 20 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Wellspring Preparatory High School
Crime in Albert-Realtors Sweet Street 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 Sweet Street Plat home (around $300,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,995 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,995/mo | $53,210 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,297/mo | $61,262 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,398/mo | $63,954 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 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 Sweet Street 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(9)
Lai Thai Kitchen
Restaurant
Wingstop
Restaurant
Hunan
Restaurant
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Sprinkles Donut Shop
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids
Bar
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Albert-Realtors Sweet Street Plat
- What do homes cost in Albert-Realtors Sweet Street Plat?
- The median home value in Albert-Realtors Sweet Street Plat is about $300,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Albert-Realtors Sweet Street Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Albert-Realtors Sweet Street Plat right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Albert-Realtors Sweet Street Plat?
- Albert-Realtors Sweet Street Plat is served by Wellspring Preparatory High School. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Albert-Realtors Sweet Street Plat walkable?
- Albert-Realtors Sweet Street Plat scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.