B. F. Edge Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 4.4/10
So B. F. Edge Plat is this little five-acre platted subdivision sitting in the North End, and honestly, the location is the whole story—you're about 10 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you can actually get somewhere without spending your life in the car. Transit is literally steps away, which doesn't suck. There are 78 restaurants within a mile, a dog park an 11-minute walk, and a coffee shop at 1.3 miles if you're not the type to make it at home. A grocery store is a mile down the road, and you've got four parks within spitting distance, including one that's a six-minute walk. Homes here run in the low-to-mid range, and Grand Rapids Public Schools covers the area. The airport's about 22 minutes out if you travel a lot. It's a tight footprint, but that's kind of the point—you're close to everything without being on top of it.
Why people love it here
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Walkable for daily errands
- Three Mile/Fuller (EB): 3 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 13 min walk
- Huff Park Trail: 13 min walk
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Denny's
Scooter's Coffee
+1 more
Cesars Pub
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Huff Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
+1 more
Fitness 19
Three Mile/Fuller (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Crime in B. F. Edge 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 →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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for B. F. Edge 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(28)
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Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Denny's
Restaurant
Restaurant
Carlo’s Pizza Plainfield Ave
Restaurant
Rice Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Cesars Pub
Pub
Tap
Bar
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 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(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about B. F. Edge Plat
- What schools serve B. F. Edge Plat?
- B. F. Edge Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is B. F. Edge Plat walkable?
- B. F. Edge Plat scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.