Busfield's Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $280K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 6.0/10
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Why people love it here
$280K median
- Based on 3yr sales
15,642 sq ft avg lots
- 9 homes
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Middle Lake: 1 min walk
- Lake Sixteen: 4 min walk
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Median home price in Busfield's Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,999/mo
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Median Sale Price
$280K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
9
Median Lot Size
0.33 ac
244 sq ft – 0.72 ac
Expected Rent
$1,725/mo
$1,425 – $2,025 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pike Lake Public Access
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Allegan Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Pike Lake Public Access
Middle Lake
+1 more
Dog Park in Frost Sub Area
Old Regent Theatre
Crime in Busfield's 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Busfield's Plat home (around $280,000) at today's 7.32% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,987 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
Mortgage (principal and interest) $1,539 · Property tax (est.) $350 · Insurance (est.) $98 = $1,987/mo
Assumes 20% down; excludes PMI and HOA fees.
| Down payment | Monthly: mortgage, tax, insurance | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,987/mo | $52,979 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,284/mo | $60,908 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,386/mo | $63,629 |
Estimates use a 7.32% 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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,336 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Gun Plain Grange / area fire department
Fire coverage via area department (GPGFD referenced for burn permits).
Services for Trowbridge Township · Source: trowbridgetownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Busfield's 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(2)
The Grocery Outlet Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(4)
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🏫 Schools(18)
Clifford School
Foster School
Prouty School
Ross School
Harper School
+13 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Frost Sub Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Frequently asked about Busfield's Plat
- What do homes cost in Busfield's Plat?
- The median home value in Busfield's Plat is about $280,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Busfield's Plat?
- Busfield's Plat is served by Allegan Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Pine Trails Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Busfield's Plat walkable?
- Busfield's Plat scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.