Brandau Plat
Walkable near top schools
Median $325K·Walkability 8.0/10·Schools 6.2/10
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. The Northview Public Schools district serves the area.
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Why people love it here
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Northview High School
- High — 1.3 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$325K median
- 1 recent sale
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
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,206/mo
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Ken's Fruit Market
Charlie's Bar & Grill
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Cesars Pub
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
+1 more
Northlake Cooperative Playground
Lamberton Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Northgate Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Plainfield/Rupert (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$325K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
19
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
0.15 ac – 0.53 ac
Expected Rent
$1,600/mo
$1,400 – $1,800 · estimated range
Crime in Brandau 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 Brandau Plat home (around $325,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,189 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,189/mo | $58,376 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,520/mo | $67,190 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,631/mo | $70,152 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids Township · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Brandau 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
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
Northgate Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
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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 is 1 home for sale in Brandau 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 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.