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
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,816/mo
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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Georgetown Community Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
1.3 mi
Est. Home Value
$562K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
12
Median Lot Size
0.39 ac
0.28 ac – 0.69 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Walmart Supercenter
Sunnybrook Country Club
+1 more
Populace Coffee Co.
Rush Creek Bistro
+1 more
Pioneer Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Rushmore Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Bursly trail
Idema Explorers Trail
Grandville Launch
Yoga Blue
+1 more
Kenowa/44th (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Georgetown Township Public Library
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Bakersfield 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
Georgetown Charter Township
Source: gtwp.com · unconfirmed
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
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,232 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Georgetown Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township distribution; treated water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan source).
Georgetown Charter Township (treatment via City of Grandville)
Township collection; treatment purchased from City of Grandville.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Georgetown · Source: gtwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Bakersfield 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(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Fast Food
Fast Food
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Cracker Barrel
Restaurant
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Rush Creek Bistro
Bar
Peppino's Pizzeria & Sports Grille | Jenison
Bar
The Win Tavern 33
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Idema Explorers Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
EV Charging
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.