Brenner Plat
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $335K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 8.0/10
Brenner Plat is a 40-acre subdivision where lots sprawl at around 2.2 acres each—which means you're not buying a stamp-sized yard, though you're also not in the country; a grocery run is a three-minute walk, and there are 150 restaurants within a mile, so the trade-off is real. Homes here run around $318K, and the Grandville Public Schools district covers the area. Downtown Grand Rapids is fourteen minutes away, which matters if you work there but doesn't dominate the daily texture of the place; instead, what defines it is the combination of actual space and actual walkability to errands and eating—coffee shops and diners seven minutes on foot, a transit stop five minutes away if you need it. Walker Community Park sits less than a mile out, and if you trailer a boat, Johnson Park Launch is about two and a half miles south. It's the kind of subdivision where you can breathe a little without becoming isolated.
Why people love it here
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
2.2 acre avg lots
- 17 homes
Near the water
- Fennessy Lake — 0.9 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Walker Community Park: 12 min bike
- South Standale Trail: 12 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Brenner Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,274/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$335K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
17
Median Lot Size
2.4 ac
1.1 ac – 4.6 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Walker Community Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fennessy Lake
0.9 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Culver's
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Cesar's Pub
Walker Community Park
+1 more
Walker Community Park Playground
Stafford Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Heron Lake Trails
Covell Dog Park
South Standale Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Family Fitness
Wilson/Westown (SB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Brenner 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 Brenner Plat home (around $335,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,228 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,228/mo | $59,418 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,565/mo | $68,409 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,678/mo | $71,415 |
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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Brenner 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.
🛒 Grocery(25)
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Allure Juice Bar
Restaurant
Morning Belle
Restaurant
Stan's Tacos
Restaurant
El Tapatio
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Cummings Elementary School
School
Empire Beauty School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
Frequently asked about Brenner Plat
- What do homes cost in Brenner Plat?
- The median home value in Brenner Plat is about $335,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Brenner Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Brenner Plat right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Brenner Plat?
- Brenner Plat is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Cummings Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Brenner Plat walkable?
- Brenner Plat scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.