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Brandau Plat

Walkable near top schools

Median $325K·Walkability 8.0/10·Schools 6.2/10

🏙️5 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan

What catches people off guard about this seven-acre plat is how walkable it actually is—you can hit a grocery in two minutes on foot, grab coffee in six, and step directly into dining options without breaking a sweat. The lots run a quarter-acre on average, modest by suburban standards, but the neighborhood packs five parks within a mile and sits a short walk from Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve. Downtown Grand Rapids is eleven minutes away by car; the airport, twenty-two. Homes here run around $207K, and the Northview Public Schools district serves the area.

Why people love it here

Walkability

8.0

Excellent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
10.0
🍽️Dining
9.4
🌳Nature
4.9
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🎓Schools
80

Northview High School

  • High — 1.3 mi away
  • Northview
  • 6 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$325K median

  • Active listings only
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 25 parks within 1 mile
  • Lamberton Lake: 12 min walk
  • Soft Water Lake: 12 min walk
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Median home price in Brandau Plat

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/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 6 rated schools nearby

Range: 5/10 to 8/10

School District: Northview Public Schools

8Northview High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,092 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 1.3 mi
7North Oakview Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 342 students · 15:1 · Assigned · 1.1 mi
6East Oakview Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 375 students · 14:1 · Assigned · 1.2 mi
6Highlands SchoolMiddle · 05-06 · 412 students · 15:1 · Assigned · 2.4 mi
5Crossroads Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 404 students · 14:1 · Assigned · 1.2 mi
5West Oakview Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 255 students · 10:1 · Assigned · 0.6 mi

Median List Price

$325K

Active listings only

Parcels / Units

19

Median Lot Size

0.20 ac

0.15 ac – 0.53 ac

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Frequently asked about Brandau Plat

What do homes cost in Brandau Plat?
The median home value in Brandau Plat is about $325,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Brandau Plat housing market?
there are 3 homes for sale in Brandau Plat right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Brandau Plat?
Brandau Plat is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
Is Brandau Plat walkable?
Brandau Plat scores 8.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, listings, schools · Updated 6/21/2026