Burch Plat
Surrounded by nature
Median $284K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 5.8/10
The first thing you notice pulling into Burch Plat is how compact it feels—nine acres of modest lots averaging just under half an acre each, the kind of footprint where you could walk to a coffee shop in three minutes or grab groceries in six. It's a small subdivision with real proximity to things, sitting in the Northview Highlands Area about 17 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. There are 66 restaurants within a mile, which sounds absurd for a 9-acre plat until you realize this place isn't isolated—it's woven into a dense commercial fabric where dining and errands barely register as trips. Homes here run around $284K, which lands you in a Northview Public Schools district, and the subdivision itself has direct access to six parks within walking distance, including D.W. Richardson Park two blocks away. If you boat, Rogue River Mouth Launch sits less than a mile south. This is the opposite of remote: it's a small residential pocket plugged straight into an active neighborhood.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 0.6 mi
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- D.W. Richardson Park: 5 min walk
- Unnamed beach: 13 min walk
Northview High School
- High — 2.0 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$284K median
- Assessor estimate
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Burch Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,927/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
D.W. Richardson Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
0.6 mi
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$284K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
16
Median Lot Size
0.34 ac
0.29 ac – 1.8 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Taco Bell
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
QDOBA Mexican Eats
+1 more
D.W. Richardson Park
+1 more
D.W. Richardson Park Playground
Versluis Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Sunflower Ridge Trail
dog_park
North County Trailway
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Burch 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
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Solar potential
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,376 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Burch 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(15)
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🍕 Restaurants(9)
Bigfoot Burger Co.
Restaurant
Fast Food
Subway Sub Shop
Fast Food
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☕ Coffee(16)
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🍺 Bars(15)
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🏫 Schools(28)
School
School
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💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Burch Plat
- What do homes cost in Burch Plat?
- The median home value in Burch Plat is about $283,850. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Burch Plat?
- Burch Plat is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Burch Plat walkable?
- Burch Plat scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.