Brumels Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $682K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 3.3/10
Driving through Brumels Plat feels like finding the sweet spot—three acres of tidy residential streets where you're genuinely close to things without being on top of them. The nearest grocery is an 8-minute walk, same for restaurants; a coffee shop takes 10 minutes on foot. Downtown Grand Rapids sits 16 minutes south, the airport 14.6 minutes east, which means you're not stranded but not wrestling with airport noise either. Ridgemoor wraps around you with tree-lined blocks and roomy lots, and this plat fits right into that character—part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, with 150 restaurants and 36 grocers within a mile or two if you want options beyond the immediate walk. Homes here run in the $300,000s. Transit is three minutes away on foot. It's the kind of neighborhood that doesn't ask you to choose between space and access.
Why people love it here
$682K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Brumels Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,627/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 5/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Fresh Thyme
Mr. & Mrs. Crab
+1 more
Starbucks
Condado Tacos
+1 more
Camelot Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Planet Fitness
Breton/Onekama (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Brumels 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 Brumels Plat home (around $681,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $121k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,533 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,533/mo | $120,876 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,219/mo | $139,166 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,448/mo | $145,282 |
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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Brumels 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
Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Mr. & Mrs. Crab
Restaurant
Shell
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Wendy's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
Our Savior Lutheran School
Alexander Hamilton School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Brumels Plat
- What do homes cost in Brumels Plat?
- The median home value in Brumels Plat is about $681,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Brumels Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Brumels 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 Brumels Plat?
- Brumels Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Brumels Plat walkable?
- Brumels Plat scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.