Averys Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $425K·Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 7.7/10
The street opens up quiet, tree-lined, the kind of place where you notice the hum of a lawnmower on Saturday morning. Lots run about a third of an acre—small enough to feel connected to your neighbors, big enough that you're not stacked on top of them—and the neighborhood sits close enough to a restaurant scene (24 within a mile, with dinner a two-minute walk away) that you're not cooking every night unless you want to. Lowell Area Schools serves the area, and if you need groceries or a coffee run, there's a mix within reasonable reach—the coffee shop about a mile out, a full grocery selection within two. Gerald R. Ford airport is roughly 26 minutes away when travel matters, and downtown Grand Rapids sits at 29 minutes, so you're not landlocked. Richards Park is a five-minute walk, and there are three more parks within a mile if you're the type who thinks about these things. It's the kind of subdivision that doesn't announce itself, which is probably the point.
Why people love it here
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 2.4 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Flat River Grill: 3 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
$425K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Averys Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,885/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Flat River Grill
Meds cafe
Sneaker's
+1 more
Richards Park
Unnamed playground
Stoney Lake
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
North Country Trail
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Creekside Park Trail
Lowell - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Recent Sale Price
$425K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
1
Median Lot Size
0.39 ac
0.39 ac – 0.39 ac
Crime in Averys 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 Averys Plat home (around $425,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,827 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,827/mo | $75,381 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,255/mo | $86,787 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,398/mo | $90,601 |
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
~$697/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,296 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Lowell Light & Power · ~11.1¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility since 1896; serves city + parts of Lowell/Vergennes Twps.
Confirm by addressLowell Area Fire & Emergency Services Authority
Joint authority of City + Lowell Twp + Vergennes Twp. 315 S Hudson.
Services for Lowell · Source: lowellmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Averys 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
Richards Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
24
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Restaurant
Los Portales Bar and Grill
Restaurant
Sabor Mexicano
Restaurant
Frostie Boy of Lowell
Fast Food
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
Sneaker's
Bar
Hop Hog Lowell
Restaurant
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(1)
Lowell Senior High
School
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Bike Path
Creekside Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Averys Plat
- What do homes cost in Averys Plat?
- The median home value in Averys Plat is about $425,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Averys Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Averys 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 Averys Plat?
- Averys Plat is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Averys Plat walkable?
- Averys Plat scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.