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.
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
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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