Brownes Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $244K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 4.7/10
Brownes Plat sits just east of Grand Rapids, a twelve-acre subdivision where modest homes and tight lots define the residential core. You won't find much breathing room—the average lot runs about a third of an acre—but you will find a transit stop two minutes on foot and a grocery store within an eight-minute walk. Downtown is fourteen minutes away by car, and restaurants cluster thick here, with sixty options within a mile and a coffee shop a short drive off. Homes run around two hundred sixty-eight thousand dollars, anchoring the area as Kentwood Public Schools territory.
Why people love it here
$244K median
- 2 recent sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Spectrum Health South Pavilion: 6 min walk
- 2 places within a 10 min walk
13,125 sq ft avg lots
- 29 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Brownes Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,658/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$244K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
29
Median Lot Size
0.27 ac
0.16 ac – 0.65 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
Simple Fish
+1 more
Sunrise Coffee Co.
+1 more
Bar Down Grill
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
+1 more
Interurban Trail
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
Spectrum Health South Pavilion
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Brownes 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 Brownes Plat home (around $244,172) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,624 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,624/mo | $43,308 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,870/mo | $49,861 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,952/mo | $52,052 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Byron Township
Source: byrontownship.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 ~6,394 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA manages water/sewer; rural fringe on private well. 1381 84th St SE.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron Twps.
Services for Byron · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Brownes 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
Unnamed park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Simple Fish
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisinse and Fried Chicken
Restaurant
RS convenience Store
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisine & Fried Chicken
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
School
Blain School
Countryside Elementary School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
M-6 Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(4)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
KDL Library - Kentwood
Kentwood Library
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Brownes Plat
- What do homes cost in Brownes Plat?
- The median home value in Brownes Plat is about $244,172. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Brownes Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Brownes 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 Brownes Plat?
- Brownes Plat is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Brownes Plat walkable?
- Brownes Plat scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.