Barber Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $381K·Walkability 4.0/10·Schools 4.1/10
Late afternoon is when this place really shines—the sun filters through the mature trees lining the streets, and you start to understand why people stick around. Barber Plat sits within Shawmut Hills, a twelve-acre subdivision where Ranch and Cape Cod homes from the nineteen-fifties and sixties anchor quiet, winding streets. Lots average less than a third of an acre, tight enough to feel like an actual neighborhood but roomy enough that you're not staring into your neighbor's kitchen. The tree canopy here is serious; fall turns the whole block into something postcard-worthy. A restaurant is about an eight-minute walk away, and there are eighteen more within a mile, so you're not boxed into one option.
Why people love it here
$381K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- The Highlands: 3 min drive
- Fred Meijer Standale Trail: 10 min bike
12,794 sq ft avg lots
- 33 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Barber Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,587/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$381K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
33
Median Lot Size
0.24 ac
0.24 ac – 0.72 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
The Highlands
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Walker Roadhouse
Starbucks Coffee Company
Alfano's Pub and Ristorante
+1 more
The Highlands
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Leonard/Hillburn (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Barber 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 Barber Plat home (around $381,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $68k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,534 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,534/mo | $67,577 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,918/mo | $77,802 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,046/mo | $81,221 |
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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Barber 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(27)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Walker Roadhouse
Restaurant
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Shawmut Hills School
West Side Christian School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 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(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Barber Plat
- What do homes cost in Barber Plat?
- The median home value in Barber Plat is about $381,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Barber Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Barber Plat right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Barber Plat?
- Barber Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Barber Plat walkable?
- Barber Plat scores 4.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.