Brinks Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $330K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 5.1/10
Brinks Plat sits within the Summer Woods Area, a 10-acre subdivision where lots average a quarter acre—small enough to keep yards manageable, large enough to feel separate from your neighbors. You're positioned conveniently: Gerald R. Ford Airport is 12 minutes away, downtown Grand Rapids takes 14 minutes, and a restaurant is just a 5-minute walk. Kentwood Public Schools serves the area, while Summerwood Park sits about 12 minutes on foot, with a second park within the same radius. Grocery stores cluster thickly—66 within two miles—and a coffee shop is roughly a mile out. Transit access feels close too, with a stop a short walk away. The subdivision's real appeal is location: compressed enough to reach essentials quickly, far enough from the interstate corridor to avoid the constant hum of through-traffic.
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Why people love it here
$330K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- East-West Trail: 3 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Brinks Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,240/mo
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3 homes sold in Brinks Plat this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$330K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
32
Median Lot Size
0.23 ac
0.17 ac – 0.38 ac
Expected Rent
$1,500/mo
$1,325 – $1,675 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Afghan Halal Supermarket
+1 more
Hungry Howie's Pizza
+1 more
Bambu Dessert Drinks
+1 more
The Pump House
Burgis Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Van Singel Lake
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
East-West Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Eastern/52nd (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 15 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Brinks 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 Brinks Plat home (around $330,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,223 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,223/mo | $59,274 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,558/mo | $68,224 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,671/mo | $71,232 |
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.
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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Brinks 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
Summerwood Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Everest Marketplace LLC
Grocery Store
Afghan Halal Supermarket
Grocery Store
Persian Nepali International Halal Market
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Burger King
Fast Food
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
China City
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Despecho Sports Bar
Bar
The Pump House
Bar
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
Saint Mary Magdalena School
Kelloggsville School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(1)
East-West Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Brinks Plat
- What do homes cost in Brinks Plat?
- The median home value in Brinks Plat is about $330,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Brinks Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Brinks Plat right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Brinks Plat?
- Brinks Plat is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Brinks Plat walkable?
- Brinks Plat scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.