Buist Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $285K·Walkability 4.5/10·Schools 3.8/10
Catch this place on a late afternoon when the light hits the modest homes just right—that's when you see what five acres of compact platting is really about. Buist Plat sits tight in the Homecrest Area, with lots averaging just over a quarter-acre each, the kind of density that keeps everything walkable without feeling cramped. Coffee's a five-minute walk, and there are 42 restaurants within a mile, so you're never far from a meal or a reason to leave the house. Godwin Heights Public Schools serves the area, and Hillcroft Park is right there at a five-minute stroll if you need green space fast. Downtown Grand Rapids sits about 9 minutes away by car, close enough that you're not choosing between suburb and city—you get both. With a transit stop equally close as the coffee shop, location does most of the heavy lifting.
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Why people love it here
$285K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Hillcroft Park: 11 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 8 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Buist Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,935/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$285K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
22
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
0.12 ac – 0.49 ac
Expected Rent
$1,400/mo
$1,250 – $1,575 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hillcroft Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
+1 more
Brad's Bag O' Sewer Pasta
+1 more
7-Eleven
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
+1 more
Hillcroft Park
+1 more
Hillcroft Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Tennyson Drive Southwest
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Anytime Fitness
Clyde Park/32nd (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Godwin Heights Public Schools
Crime in Buist 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 Buist Plat home (around $285,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,920 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,920/mo | $51,191 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,210/mo | $58,920 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,307/mo | $61,518 |
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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,468 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Buist 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.
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(26)
Palermo Pizza
Restaurant
Brad's Bag O' Sewer Pasta
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Serenity Life Cafe
Restaurant
Agon's Restaurant
Restaurant
+21 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
Bar
GringoDog's Dog House
Bar
La Terapia Bar & Lounge
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
AnchorPoint Christian School / West Michigan Lutheran High School
School
West Godwin Elementary School
School
Godwin Heights North School
Godwin Heights High School
School
Godwin Heights Middle School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Blissfield Homes Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Buist Plat
- What do homes cost in Buist Plat?
- The median home value in Buist Plat is about $285,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Buist Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Buist 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 Buist Plat?
- Buist Plat is served by Godwin Heights Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is Buist Plat walkable?
- Buist Plat scores 4.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.