Brinks Plat No. 1
Solid value in a growing area
Median $285K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 5.1/10
Five acres of neat, modest lots—each about a quarter-acre—make up this small platted subdivision where homes hover around $295K and sit within the Summer Woods Area. The closest restaurant is a short walk away, and a transit stop is just six minutes on foot, which means you're not entirely car-dependent even though most errands still benefit from having wheels. Kentwood Public Schools serves the area, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is only about 12 minutes out, while downtown Grand Rapids takes roughly 15 minutes to reach. A dozen restaurants and 66 grocery stores exist within a couple of miles, so you've got solid options without feeling squeezed into density—Summerwood Park sits about 12 minutes away if you want green space on foot. It's the kind of place where you get reasonable space, straightforward access, and just enough nearby without the premium price tag.
Why people love it here
$285K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Walkable for daily errands
- East-West Trail: 3 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Brinks Plat No. 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,935/mo
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Median Sale Price
$285K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
18
Median Lot Size
0.26 ac
0.23 ac – 0.28 ac
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
Planet Fitness
Eastern/East-West Trail (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 No. 1 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 No. 1 home (around $285,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,896 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,896/mo | $50,550 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,182/mo | $58,198 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,278/mo | $60,756 |
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
~$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 No. 1 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
Persian Nepali International Halal Market
Grocery Store
Afghan Halal Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Burger King
Fast Food
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
China City
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
+17 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
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 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
Frequently asked about Brinks Plat No. 1
- What do homes cost in Brinks Plat No. 1?
- The median home value in Brinks Plat No. 1 is about $285,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Brinks Plat No. 1?
- Brinks Plat No. 1 is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Brinks Plat No. 1 walkable?
- Brinks Plat No. 1 scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.