Boyd & Van Leeuwens Plat
Walkable near top schools
Median $195K·Walkability 7.8/10·Schools 4.1/10
Flat blocks of residential land radiating south from Wealthy Street, where brick storefronts and the marquee of the historic Wealthy Theatre anchor a neighborhood that's been here for generations. The lots are modest—a tenth of an acre each—and the homes run the architectural gamut: Craftsman bungalows, Queen Annes, American Foursquares built when the city was younger. Downtown rises just five minutes north; the airport another twenty. This pocket of Baxter sits close enough to everything that you don't feel stranded, but removed enough that the streets hold their own quiet rhythm.
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
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 2.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$195K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 90 parks within 1 mile
- Joe Taylor Park: 4 min walk
- Cherry Hill Green: 8 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Boyd & Van Leeuwens Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,324/mo
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5 homes sold in Boyd & Van Leeuwens Plat this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWealthy Market
Thai Table
+1 more
Squibb
Club Cruisers
Joe Taylor Park
+1 more
Joe Taylor Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Eastern/Logan (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$195K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
37
Median Lot Size
4208 sq ft
2627 sq ft – 0.21 ac
Crime in Boyd & Van Leeuwens 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 Boyd & Van Leeuwens Plat home (around $195,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $35k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,297 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,297/mo | $34,587 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,493/mo | $39,820 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,559/mo | $41,570 |
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Boyd & Van Leeuwens 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
Joe Taylor Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
90
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Thai Table
Restaurant
Toppers Pizza
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Testa Rossa Italian Ristorante
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
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🍺 Bars(18)
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🏫 Schools(29)
Henry School
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
Blodgett School
Sigsbee School
Congress Elementary School
School
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💪 Gyms(16)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+13 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park 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
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💊 Pharmacies(15)
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👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Boyd & Van Leeuwens Plat
- What do homes cost in Boyd & Van Leeuwens Plat?
- The median home value in Boyd & Van Leeuwens Plat is about $195,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Boyd & Van Leeuwens Plat housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Boyd & Van Leeuwens Plat right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Boyd & Van Leeuwens Plat?
- Boyd & Van Leeuwens Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Boyd & Van Leeuwens Plat walkable?
- Boyd & Van Leeuwens Plat scores 7.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.