Boone'S Plat
Urban energy, solid value
Median $255K·Walkability 7.7/10·Schools 3.8/10
What might surprise you about Boone's Plat is how much it actually does—fourteen acres of modest homes, most around $239K, situated right where errands and dining are genuinely within reach, and where a transit stop sits practically at your door. The subdivision itself is small and tightly plotted, with lots averaging just under a fifth of an acre, which means less yard work and more proximity to what matters: South Lawn Park is an eight-minute walk away, a dozen restaurants cluster within a mile, and downtown Grand Rapids is nine minutes by car. Attend Godwin Heights Public Schools, and you're part of the larger Roselawn Park Area. What makes it work is the location—close enough to the airport (under seventeen minutes) and the city's pulse to feel connected, but intimate enough that you actually know the shape of your block.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
$255K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Boone'S Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,731/mo
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J & R Liquor
+1 more
Jose's Restaurante
+1 more
The Stray
Manny's Bar and Grill
+1 more
South Lawn Park
+1 more
Home Acres Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
East-West Trail
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Division/39th (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
+1 more
Recent Sale Price
$255K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
53
Median Lot Size
0.17 ac
0.12 ac – 0.34 ac
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Godwin Heights Public Schools
Crime in Boone'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 Boone'S Plat home (around $255,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,696 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,696/mo | $45,229 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,953/mo | $52,072 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,039/mo | $54,361 |
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 ~6,468 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Boone'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
South Lawn Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
J & R Liquor
Grocery Store
Kim Nhung Superstore
Grocery Store
Arias Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Southern Smoke llc
Restaurant
Jose's Restaurante
Restaurant
Fast Food
The Peruvian Station
Restaurant
Motherland Foods
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Manny's Bar and Grill
Bar
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
GringoDog's Dog House
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
South Godwin School
Godwin Heights Middle School
School
Godwin Heights High School
School
Godwin Heights North School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(7)
Roselawn Park Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Boone'S Plat
- What do homes cost in Boone'S Plat?
- The median home value in Boone'S Plat is about $255,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Boone'S Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Boone'S 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 Boone'S Plat?
- Boone'S Plat is served by Godwin Heights Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is Boone'S Plat walkable?
- Boone'S Plat scores 7.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.