Baker Huizen Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $276K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 4.1/10
The streetlights here flicker on at dusk over modest ranch and colonial homes on quarter-acre lots, the kind of place where you can actually afford to live without a second mortgage. Baker Huizen Plat is a 14-acre subdivision in the Eppingtown Area with an average lot of about 0.18 acres—close quarters, but manageable—and median home values around $258K. A grocery store is a three-minute walk, and you've got 42 restaurants and 36 grocers within a mile, so errands don't require much planning. The nearest transit stop is steps away, which matters if you work downtown Grand Rapids (8 minutes by car) or near the airport (20 minutes).
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Clyde Park/Den Hertog (NB): 2 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
$276K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Tennyson Drive Southwest: 9 min walk
- Unnamed park: 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Baker Huizen Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,874/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
+1 more
Late Night Wok
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Hillcroft Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Tennyson Drive Southwest
dog_park
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Anytime Fitness
Clyde Park/Den Hertog (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Wyoming Branch
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Recent Sale Price
$276K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
57
Median Lot Size
0.18 ac
0.16 ac – 0.21 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Godwin Heights Public Schools
Crime in Baker Huizen 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 Baker Huizen Plat home (around $276,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,836 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,836/mo | $48,953 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,114/mo | $56,361 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,206/mo | $58,838 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Baker Huizen 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(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Late Night Wok
Restaurant
Lunch App
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Los Delfines Cuban Cuisine
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
Bar
Anazeh Sands Billiards
Bar
Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza & Grill
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Rogers Lane School
AnchorPoint Christian School / West Michigan Lutheran High School
School
Wyoming Intermediate School
Wyoming High School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 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(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Baker Huizen Plat
- What do homes cost in Baker Huizen Plat?
- The median home value in Baker Huizen Plat is about $276,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Baker Huizen Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Baker Huizen Plat right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Baker Huizen Plat?
- Baker Huizen Plat is served by Godwin Heights Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Gladiola Elementary School (5/10).
- Is Baker Huizen Plat walkable?
- Baker Huizen Plat scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.