Beasecker Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $305K·Walkability 4.0/10·Schools 5.1/10
Pull up to Beasecker Plat and you're stepping into a 30-acre subdivision where the streets feel lived-in and the scale stays human—no sprawl, just organized blocks with homes running around $328K. A transit stop sits just a 2-minute walk away, which means you can keep a car parked more often than not, and when you want to move without one, groceries and a coffee shop are nearly on your doorstep (the grocery's a 12-minute walk, the café about three-quarters of a mile). Downtown Grand Rapids lands just over 16 minutes away by car, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is under 14, so neither feels like a trek. The neighborhood feeds into Kentwood Public Schools, and if you need to stretch your legs without leaving the area, Creekside Park is a mile down the road—but really, there are 60 restaurants and 48 grocery stores within a mile or two, so you'll spend most of your time finding your spot in the thick of things rather than hunting for them.
Why people love it here
$305K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Beasecker Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,071/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Cabana Tres Amigos
+1 more
FENG CHA
Bar Down Grill
Kellogg Woods Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
Interurban Trail
M-6 Pathway
Planet Fitness
60th/Ridge Glen (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 15 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Beasecker 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 Beasecker Plat home (around $305,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,029 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,029/mo | $54,097 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,336/mo | $62,283 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,438/mo | $65,020 |
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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,273 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Beasecker 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Creekside Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Restaurant
Jimmy V's Pizza
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Burger King
Fast Food
China City
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Saint Mary Magdalena School
Kelloggsville School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Beasecker Plat
- What do homes cost in Beasecker Plat?
- The median home value in Beasecker Plat is about $305,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Beasecker Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Beasecker Plat right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Beasecker Plat?
- Beasecker Plat is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Beasecker Plat walkable?
- Beasecker Plat scores 4.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.