Balm-Meer Plat
Great schools with outdoor access
Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 8.0/10
You're right on the edge of things out here—close enough to Twin Lakes that you can actually see water from certain spots, and the public access point is just a short walk away if you want to get out on the lake or throw a line in. There's a pair of parks within a mile, so you're not isolated, but you've got genuine breathing room; the nearest grocery is a couple miles down the road, which means this stretch has kept its spacious, rural feel without being completely cut off.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Middle Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Middle Lake: 9 min walk
- Middle Lake Public Access: 9 min bike
Northeastern Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.5 mi away
- Hastings Area
- 1 rated school in district
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Hastings Area School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Leach Lake Public Access
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Middle Lake
0.3 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tom's Meat Market
Northside Pizza
Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro
Middle Lake Public Access
Playground on E Vedder Rd
Middle Lake
East
Hastings Dog Park
The Other Body Shop
Hastings Pharmacy
Hastings Public Library
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Hastings 4
Crime in Balm-Meer 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →Solar potential
~$920/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,435 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Balm-Meer 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Restaurant
Riverwalk Cafe
Restaurant
Fast Food
R&D Pizzeria
Restaurant
Phil's Galley
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(12)
Altoff School
Ragla School
Northeastern School
Little Brick School
Rogers School
+7 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Grit Strength Systems
Fitness Center
DeepWater Grappling and Striking House
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Hastings Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Hastings Riverwalk
Bike Path
Thornapple Plaza Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Hastings Pharmacy
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
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Frequently asked about Balm-Meer Plat
- What schools serve Balm-Meer Plat?
- Balm-Meer Plat is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northeastern Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Balm-Meer Plat walkable?
- Balm-Meer Plat scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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