Cameron Plat
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $350K·Walkability 4.9/10·Schools 9.0/10
Sitting just west of downtown, Cameron Plat is a compact 16-acre subdivision where you're about 13 minutes from the core of Grand Rapids if you need it, but the actual day-to-day life is closer than that. The immediate area has four parks within a mile, and enough restaurants nearby (150 within a mile) that you're rarely cooking the same thing twice. A grocery store is a reasonable walk, coffee shops and transit stops are within reach, and the whole setup assumes you actually want to move around without sinking an hour into errands. Northview Public Schools serves the area, and while you're technically in the broader Cameron Plat Area, the subdivision itself feels like the kind of place where scale and proximity actually matter to how you live day-to-day.
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Why people love it here
$350K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Dean Lake Park: 12 min walk
- Holtman Park: 14 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Cameron Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,376/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$350K
1 recent sale
Expected Rent
$1,750/mo
$1,525 – $1,950 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Dean Lake Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
Bud & Stanley's
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
+1 more
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
Dean Lake Park
+1 more
Northlake Cooperative Playground
+1 more
Perch Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Northgate Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Plainfield/Rupert (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Cameron 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 Cameron Plat home (around $350,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,358 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,358/mo | $62,867 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,713/mo | $72,358 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,833/mo | $75,549 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids Township · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Cameron 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(28)
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
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🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Fast Food
Restaurant
Real Thai Cuisine MI
Restaurant
Boardwalk Subs
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
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🍺 Bars(16)
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🏫 Schools(30)
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💪 Gyms(12)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
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🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
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🚴 Trails(4)
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
Northgate Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(10)
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👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(3)
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Frequently asked about Cameron Plat
- What do homes cost in Cameron Plat?
- The median home value in Cameron Plat is about $350,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cameron Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Cameron 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 Cameron Plat?
- Cameron Plat is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Cameron Plat walkable?
- Cameron Plat scores 4.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.