Cameron Plat Area
Quiet lots near top schools
The quick answer
Cameron Plat Area is a neighborhood, part of Forest Hills Public Schools and about 5 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $405,000.
12 homes for sale·Median $405K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 7.1/10
Brick ranch homes line the roads through this stretch of Grand Rapids charter township, each sitting on generous lots that give the neighborhood real breathing room. The area spans over a thousand acres, with most properties running around two-thirds of an acre—enough land to feel removed from the bustle without actually being far from anything. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and a quick fifteen-minute drive lands you downtown or at Gerald R. Ford Airport in about twenty-five minutes.
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Why people love it here
27,003 sq ft avg lots
- 149 homes
Eastern High School
- High — 4.3 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$405K median
- 38 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Cameron Plat Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,747/mo
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38 homes sold in Cameron Plat Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$405K
38 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
21
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Provin Trails Park
0.6 mi
Expected Rent
$1,850/mo
$1,700 – $2,000 · estimated range
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
Cheers
Biggby Coffee
+1 more
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
Dean Lake Park
Unnamed playground
Perch Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
gym
+1 more
Plainfield/Rupert (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Cameron Plat Area 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 Area home (around $404,630) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,725 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,725/mo | $72,679 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,137/mo | $83,652 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,275/mo | $87,341 |
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.
Who actually lends in Cameron Plat Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Area 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
Provin Trails Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
21
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Russ
Restaurant
Boardwalk Subs
Restaurant
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Bike Path
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
Northgate Park Trail
Bike Path
+1 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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(3)
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
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Living in Cameron Plat Area: the details
Is Cameron Plat Area a good place to live?
Cameron Plat Area suits buyers looking for a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Forest Hills Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $405,000.
What does it cost to live in Cameron Plat Area?
The typical home in Cameron Plat Area goes for around $405,000. There are 12 homes for sale here right now and 38 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Cameron Plat Area
- What do homes cost in Cameron Plat Area?
- The median home value in Cameron Plat Area is about $404,630. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cameron Plat Area housing market?
- there are 12 homes for sale in Cameron Plat Area right now, and 38 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cameron Plat Area?
- Cameron Plat Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Cameron Plat Area walkable?
- Cameron Plat Area scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
