Avondale Plat
Surrounded by nature
Median $245K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 4.1/10
—and that's the thing about Avondale Plat: it's a tight 13-acre subdivision where you can walk to a restaurant in four minutes, which sounds quaint until you realize there are 48 of them within a mile, and a grocery store is about a 13-minute walk away. Lots average 0.14 acres, so homes run around $252K and sit close enough that you're genuinely living on top of your neighbors, which is either cozy or cramped depending on your mood that day. The real draw is proximity—downtown Grand Rapids is eleven minutes by car, Gerald R. Ford Airport twenty-four and a half—and the fact that you're steps from a transit stop, which matters more than it sounds in this corner of West Michigan. Four parks huddle within a mile, Lamar Park a six-minute walk from your front door, and if you've got a boat, Johnson Park Launch is 1.7 miles away. Kids go to Wyoming Public Schools, and yes, it's car-dependent for coffee (1.7 miles), but that's what the restaurants are for.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Millennium Park Lake — 1.5 mi
- 16 parks within 1 mile
- Lamar Park Pond Walkway: 6 min walk
- Lamar Park: 8 min walk
$245K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Porter/Byron Center (WB): 4 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Avondale Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,663/mo
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3 homes sold in Avondale Plat this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lamar Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Millennium Park Lake
1.5 mi
Median Sale Price
$245K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
70
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.11 ac – 0.27 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Korting Outlet
+1 more
Lombardo's Pizza
+1 more
Starbucks
+1 more
Park Center Lanes
+1 more
Lamar Park
Lamar Park Playground
Luvis Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Lamar Park Pond Walkway
dog_park
Travista Park Area Trail
Grandville Launch
Transformation Personal Fitness
+1 more
Porter/Byron Center (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Crime in Avondale 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 Avondale Plat home (around $245,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,630 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,630/mo | $43,455 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,876/mo | $50,030 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,959/mo | $52,229 |
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
~$866/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,313 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Avondale 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.
🛒 Grocery(29)
Korting Outlet
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Esmeralda
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
Fast Food
Russ' Restaurant
Restaurant
Mr. Burger
Restaurant
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
Park Center Lanes
Bar
Adesanya Brewery
Bar
Florentine Ristorante/Sportsbar Grandville
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Parkview Elementary School
School
Gladiola Elementary School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(9)
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
KDL Wyoming Branch
Madison Square Library
+6 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Avondale Plat
- What do homes cost in Avondale Plat?
- The median home value in Avondale Plat is about $245,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Avondale Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Avondale Plat right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Avondale Plat?
- Avondale Plat is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wyoming High School (5/10).
- Is Avondale Plat walkable?
- Avondale Plat scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.