Blandford'S Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $296K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 4.8/10
...so you're looking at eight acres carved into neat little lots of about a quarter-acre each—the kind of place where you can actually see your neighbors' front doors without binoculars, and the median home price sits around two hundred fifty-four thousand. It's close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a commute barely registers (eight minutes or so), but you're still in the Harding Estates Area proper, which means you've got actual neighborhood bones. Four parks within a mile, eighty-four restaurants within walking distance, and a transit stop right at your doorstep if you need it—though honestly, most people don't think about transit until they're stuck in traffic somewhere else.
Why people love it here
$296K median
- 2 recent sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Alpine/Roger (SB): 2 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Blandford'S Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,011/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$296K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
25
Median Lot Size
0.18 ac
0.14 ac – 0.46 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Rico's Deli
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
F.O.P. Hall
+1 more
Unnamed park
Richmond Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Alpine/Roger (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Blandford'S 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 Blandford'S Plat home (around $296,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,970 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,970/mo | $52,545 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,269/mo | $60,496 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,368/mo | $63,154 |
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
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,407 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Blandford'S 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
Richmond Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
The Honey Baked Ham Company
Restaurant
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Rico's Deli
Restaurant
Popeyes
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Casey's
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Harrison Park Academy
Villa Maria School
School
Palmer School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Blandford'S Plat
- What do homes cost in Blandford'S Plat?
- The median home value in Blandford'S Plat is about $296,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Blandford'S Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Blandford'S Plat right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Blandford'S Plat?
- Blandford'S Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Alpine Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Blandford'S Plat walkable?
- Blandford'S Plat scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.