Brandau Plat — satellite view
Subdivision7.0 acres

Brandau Plat

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️5 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Soft Water Lake: 5 min bike
  • Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach: 7 min bike
💰Home Values

$211K median

  • $118K median household income
  • 88% owner-occupied
🚶Walkability
79

Very walkable

  • Charlie's Bar & Grill: 1 min walk
  • 15 places within a 10 min walk
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This peaceful 7-acre community offers a rare combination of quiet residential living with exceptional urban convenience. Located on tranquil dead-end streets with generous lot sizes averaging 0.20 acres, residents enjoy privacy and space while staying connected to everything Grand Rapids has to offer. The area excels in walkability with outstanding dining options, daily errands, and transit access all within easy reach.

With 25 restaurants within a mile and grocery stores just steps away, daily life flows effortlessly. Families benefit from access to Northview Public School District, while outdoor enthusiasts can explore Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve and nearby Soft Water Lake. The neighborhood strikes an ideal balance for professionals seeking a retreat from city bustle, families wanting space and convenience, and anyone who values both privacy and accessibility to urban amenities.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve

0.5 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

0.5 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$280K

Based on recent sales

Parcels / Units

19

Median Lot Size

0.20 ac

322 sq ft – 0.53 ac

Median Income

$118K

Household

Walkability

7.9

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
10.0
🍽️Dining
9.4
🌳Nature
4.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Easy walk

Ken's Fruit Market

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 3 min drive
Meijer
11 minwalk
Family Fare
9 mindrive
Aldi
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Charlie's Bar & Grill

<1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Taco Boy
2 minwalk
Real Food Cafe
2 minwalk
Arby's
3 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Tim Hortons

8 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Biggby Coffee
11 minbike
Biggby Coffee
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Cesars Pub

5 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Vinny's bar
7 mindrive
Quinn & Tuite's
8 mindrive
Hopcat
9 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Robinette's Cider Mill

7 mindrive· 19 min bike
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve

7 minbike· 16 min walk· 4 min drive
Ambrose Park
10 minbike
Eldon Hollow Park
9 minbike
Dean Lake Park
8 minbike
🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Northlake Cooperative Playground

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Ambrose Park Playground
10 minbike
Eldon Hollow Park Playground
11 minbike
Eldon Hollow Park Playground
11 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Emerald Lake

8 minbike· 5 min drive
Soft Water Lake
5 minbike
Lamberton Lake
9 minbike
Perch Lake
6 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Bikeable

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

7 minbike· 4 min drive
Versluis Park Beach
12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Rifle Range Road Northeast

6 mindrive
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
7 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
10 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
9 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Northgate Park Trail

12 minbike· 25 min walk
Northgate Park Trail
13 minbike
Grotto Park Trail
12 minbike
Grotto Park Trail
13 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

9 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
12 mindrive
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
15 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

11 mindrive
Blythefield Country Club
13 mindrive
Scott Lake Country Club
13 mindrive
Thousand Oaks Golf Club
10 mindrive

+1 more

💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

6 mindrive· 28 min walk· 14 min bike
Pure Barre
9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Plainfield/Rupert (NB)

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Plainfield/Salerno (SB)
5 minwalk
Plainfield/Elmdale (NB)
7 minwalk
Plainfield/Elmdale (SB)
7 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Easy walk

CVS Pharmacy

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 5 min drive
Walgreens
5 minwalk
Kay Pharmacy
6 mindrive
Walgreens
7 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Quick drive

KDL - Plainfield Township Branch

7 mindrive· 17 min bike
KDL Comstock Park
9 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
8 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
9 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration! Cinema North

9 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
7 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive

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Data sources: schools, census · Updated 4/2/2026