Anderson'S Plat
Room to spread out, great value
Median $325K·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 6.2/10
You'd expect a West Michigan subdivision to be all cul-de-sacs and newish vinyl—instead, Anderson's Plat is a compact 21-acre grid with half-acre lots and homes averaging around $346K, planted right in the Fullerton Woods Area. It's close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (13 minutes) that you can actually use the city without living in it, but far enough out that you've got real land and breathing room. The neighborhood sits on top of serious walkability—a grocery store is an 8-minute walk, there's a coffee shop 9 minutes on foot, and 144 restaurants within a mile if you're tired of cooking. Northview Public Schools serves the area, and Ambrose Park is just a short walk away for weekend soccer or dog runs. It's the kind of place where you get suburban space with urban convenience baked in, not tacked on as an afterthought.
Why people love it here
23,906 sq ft avg lots
- 35 homes
Northview High School
- High — 1.1 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$325K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Anderson'S Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,206/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$325K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
35
Median Lot Size
0.42 ac
3001 sq ft – 3.0 ac
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
Fred's Italian
+1 more
Tim Hortons
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
+1 more
Ambrose Park
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
dog_park
Northgate Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Anderson'S 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 Anderson'S Plat home (around $325,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,162 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,162/mo | $57,644 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,489/mo | $66,367 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,598/mo | $69,283 |
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
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · unconfirmed
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
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,325 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Anderson'S 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
Ambrose Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Fred's Italian
Restaurant
Wingstop
Restaurant
Wing Stop
Fast Food
Charlie's Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Freddy's
Fast Food
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
Northgate Park Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Anderson'S Plat
- What do homes cost in Anderson'S Plat?
- The median home value in Anderson'S Plat is about $325,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Anderson'S Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Anderson'S 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 Anderson'S Plat?
- Anderson'S Plat is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Anderson'S Plat walkable?
- Anderson'S Plat scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.