Apple Plat Area
Strong schools draw families here
Median $300K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 8.4/10
Out here, you're between Ada township and the Cascade corridor, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids in about 13 minutes but far enough away that the landscape still breathes—tree-lined streets, wooded backdrops, the kind of setting where a condo development can sit quietly without feeling cramped. The townhome community reads as updated throughout, with fresh kitchens, stainless steel touches, and decks overlooking ponds and woods; most units have been rehabbed top to bottom in recent years, which means move-in ready is the baseline here. Grocery and dining are right there—a grocery within a 3-minute walk, restaurants practically on your doorstep, over 18 dining spots within a mile—so the convenience piece is already solved. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and Forest Hills Park sits about a 14-minute walk away for when you want to get outside. The real charm, though, is how close you are to everything without feeling like you're living on top of it: Gerald R. Ford Airport is just 14 minutes away, and the whole stretch has that rare quality of being genuinely accessible while still offering enough woods and water views to feel removed.
Why people love it here
Northern High School
- High — 3.2 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Walkable for daily errands
- Poke Toki Cascade: 10 min walk
- 3 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 11 min walk
- Apple Plat Area Trail: 11 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Apple Plat Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,036/mo
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5 homes sold in Apple Plat Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Poke Toki Cascade
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Noco Provisions
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Paradise Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
+1 more
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Crime in Apple Plat Area 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 Apple Plat Area home (around $299,900) 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 | $53,193 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,297/mo | $61,241 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,397/mo | $63,933 |
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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well (municipal water in pockets)
Most properties on private well; limited township/Grand Rapids water in developed areas.
Septic - individual (municipal sewer in pockets)
Rural areas on individual septic; sewer in developed corridors.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services agreement with Cascade & Grand Rapids Twps; community policing 616-632-3220.
Services for Ada · Source: adamichigan.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Apple Plat Area 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(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(17)
Subway
Fast Food
Poke Toki Cascade
Restaurant
China Garden
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Martin School
School
Knapp School
Collins School
Lincoln School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Apple Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
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(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Apple Plat Area
- What do homes cost in Apple Plat Area?
- The median home value in Apple Plat Area is about $299,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Apple Plat Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Apple Plat Area right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Apple Plat Area?
- Apple Plat Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern Hills Middle School (9/10).
- Is Apple Plat Area walkable?
- Apple Plat Area scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
