
Alten Plat
Explore Alten Plat — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Walkable with great nature access”
Park-rich area
- 9 parks within 1 mile
- Worcester Drive Northeast: 4 min drive
- Reeds Lake Trail: 4 min drive
Very walkable
- Fulton/Alten (WB): 2 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
$414K median
- 1 sales in past year
This compact 3-acre neighborhood sits in a prime location just outside East Grand Rapids, offering residents the perfect blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. With excellent transit access and walkable amenities, daily life flows easily here—43 restaurants are within walking distance, and both groceries and coffee shops are just a few blocks away. The area's proximity to Aquinas College and the Medical Mile creates a vibrant, educated community atmosphere.
Homes typically sit on generous lots averaging 0.15 acres, providing space for features like swimming pools and outdoor entertaining areas. Wilcox Park leads the selection of 9 parks within a mile, while Fisk Lake offers water recreation just minutes away. The location excels for professionals working downtown or in the medical district, families wanting walkable conveniences with yard space, and anyone seeking easy freeway access while maintaining a neighborhood feel.
1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Environment & Amenities
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Wilcox Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
9
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fisk Lake
0.8 mi
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Family Fare
+1 more
Schnitz Deli
+1 more
Common Ground Coffee House
+1 more
Vander Mill Grand Rapids
+1 more
Fulton Street Farmers Market
Hillcrest Park
+1 more
Wilcox Park Playground
Church Lake
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Worcester Drive Northeast
+1 more
Hillcrest Dog Park
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Kent Country Club
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Fulton/Alten (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
+1 more
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
Celebration! Cinema North
+1 more
At a Glance
Median Home Price
$340K
1 sales/yr
Parcels / Units
15
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
0.15 ac – 0.30 ac
Homeowner Rate
54.51%
Principal residence
1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Nearby Subdivisions
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