Brookwood Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $300K·Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 5.2/10
Drive through Brookwood Plat and you're moving through a modest 10-acre grid of homes where the pace feels just right—close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (about 16 minutes) and Gerald R. Ford Airport (just over 10) that you're not isolated, but far enough out that you've got actual land breathing room. The nearest restaurant is less than a mile away, and there are around 30 dining spots within walking distance if you're willing to venture out, with grocery stores and a coffee shop each roughly a mile down the road. Transit access sits right at your doorstep, which doesn't hurt. Schools feed into Kentwood Public Schools, and when you want to shake off the day, Pinewood Park is about an 11-minute walk away—one of four parks clustered within a mile. Homes here run around $343K, settling into the 52nd St & Kalamazoo Ave Area where older established blocks mix with newer subdivisions and the whole thing has that West Michigan feel of being close to everything without feeling crowded.
Why people love it here
$300K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Brookwood Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,037/mo
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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
Casey's
Tim Hortons
The Pump House
Pinewood Park
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
East-West Trail
Planet Fitness
Kalamazoo/52nd (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Brookwood 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 Brookwood Plat home (around $300,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,995 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,995/mo | $53,210 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,297/mo | $61,262 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,398/mo | $63,954 |
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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,273 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 Brookwood 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
Pinewood Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Persian Nepali International Halal Market
Grocery Store
Afghan Halal Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Casey's
Restaurant
Jimmy V's Pizza
Restaurant
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Burger King
Fast Food
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Saint Mary Magdalena School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Brookwood Plat
- What do homes cost in Brookwood Plat?
- The median home value in Brookwood Plat is about $300,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Brookwood Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Brookwood 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 Brookwood Plat?
- Brookwood Plat is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Brookwood Plat walkable?
- Brookwood Plat scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.