Albin Preusse Plat
Convenient location
Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 4.2/10
Lined with mature trees and rolling topography, this ten-acre subdivision sits comfortably within Shawmut Hills, where winding streets and larger lots give you real breathing room without sacrificing access to the city. You're about ten minutes from downtown Grand Rapids if you need it, but the real convenience is local—twenty-four restaurants and eighteen grocers within a couple miles, plus a transit stop practically at your doorstep. Homes here, served by Grand Rapids Public Schools, typically run $200,000 to $400,000. The payoff is the landscape: fall colors that hit differently when you're surrounded by established trees, and parks scattered throughout the neighborhood so close you can walk to them.
Why people love it here
Walkable for daily errands
- Maynard Ave Station (WB): 4 min walk
- 4 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park: 2 min drive
- Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park Trail: 3 min drive
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Westside Social
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Cesar's Pub
+1 more
Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park
+1 more
Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park Playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Maynard Ave Station (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL Walker Branch
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Albin Preusse 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 →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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Albin Preusse 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(27)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
Walker Roadhouse
Restaurant
Aroy Thai
Restaurant
Adobe Mexican Kitchen
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park Trail
Bike Path
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Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Albin Preusse Plat
- What schools serve Albin Preusse Plat?
- Albin Preusse Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Albin Preusse Plat walkable?
- Albin Preusse Plat scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.