Apple Valley Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $375K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 9.0/10
Great schools, nearby shopping and restaurants, easy way to get anywhere on the east side of Grand rapids. What more could you ask for? This quiet set of subdivisions is walking distance from great schools, movie theater, and groceries.
About this area
You wake up here and you're already near something—a restaurant's a three-minute walk, groceries nine minutes, coffee seven, and 173 dining options within a mile, so the daily calculus of "where are we eating tonight" actually has answers. At 118 acres in the 3 Mile Rd & East Beltline Ave Area, the subdivision sits thirteen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you're close enough to use the city without living in it, and far enough that the land breathes. Homes here run around $410K, anchored by Forest Hills Public Schools, with a transit stop eight minutes on foot and Grand Rapids Township Park a mile away when you need actual grass. The airport's just over twenty minutes if you fly regularly, but the real draw is the density of convenience—you can hit a grocery, a coffee shop, and dinner without planning ahead, which after a few years of city living or suburban sprawl starts to feel like the actual point.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 3.6 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$375K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Apple Valley Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,546/mo
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5 homes sold in Apple Valley Plat this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aldi
Noori Chicken & Tofu - Grand Rapids
+1 more
Barnes & Noble
Hopcat
Provin Trails Park
Unnamed playground
Evergreen Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Township Trails
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
gym
+1 more
KCTC Dr/Knapp (SB)
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Miller Library
daycare
Celebration Cinema GR North
+2 more
Crime in Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley Plat home (around $375,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,494 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,494/mo | $66,513 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,872/mo | $76,577 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,998/mo | $79,942 |
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
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.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
~$879/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,410 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Apple Valley 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
Grand Rapids Township Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Noori Chicken & Tofu - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
Tia Juana
Restaurant
Jaku Sushi & Grill
Restaurant
Jaku Sushi North
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Orchard View Elementary School
School
Kent Intermediate School District
School
NorthPointe Christian Middle/High School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+1 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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Apple Valley Plat
- What do homes cost in Apple Valley Plat?
- The median home value in Apple Valley Plat is about $375,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Apple Valley Plat housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Apple Valley Plat 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 Valley Plat?
- Apple Valley Plat is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Apple Valley Plat walkable?
- Apple Valley Plat scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.