Bakersfield Plat
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $562K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 7.9/10
You're looking at a tight six-acre plat where the lots average around 0.42 acres each—tight enough that you've got real neighbors without the sprawl feeling—and homes tend to run around $562K. It sits in the Baker-Huizen Sub Area, which means you're about 17.6 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids if you need it, but honestly most of what you need is already close by: a grocery run is roughly a mile and a quarter away, restaurants about a mile down the road, and Georgetown Community Park with its lake access sits just a mile out. Kids here go through Jenison Public Schools. The area's got that settled, residential feel—the kind of place where you can actually see what you're getting without mystery or hype.
Why people love it here
Bursley School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Jenison
- 7 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Kenowa Lake — 1.3 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Rushmore Lake: 14 min walk
- Bursly trail: 9 min bike
$562K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Bakersfield Plat
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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
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Frequently asked about Bakersfield Plat
- What do homes cost in Bakersfield Plat?
- The median home value in Bakersfield Plat is about $562,100. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Bakersfield Plat?
- Bakersfield Plat is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Jenison High School (9/10).
- Is Bakersfield Plat walkable?
- Bakersfield Plat scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.