Cedar West Plat Area
Solid value in a growing area
1 home for sale·Median $285K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 4.6/10
You wake up on a tree-lined street where Cape Cod homes sit on generous lots, and the first thing you notice is how much breathing room there is—no crowding, just solid residential blocks where families actually have yard space to work with. The neighborhood spans 367 acres of Cedar Springs city, anchored by Cedar Springs Public Schools, and sits about 27 minutes south of downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city. Day-to-day, though, you're within a three-minute walk of restaurants, and there are over 60 dining spots within a mile—everything from coffee shops to casual spots. Morley Park is a ten-minute walk away, one of four parks in the immediate vicinity, so kids and dogs have plenty of green space without a car ride. The homes here trend toward Cape Cod and ranch styles, and you'll see plenty of recent updates—new roofs, fresh kitchens, finished basements. It's the kind of place where a double lot is common enough that you're not paying premium money just for land, and where the work of building something real—whether that's a renovation project or a long-term home—still feels doable.
Why people love it here
$285K median
- 13 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- White Pine Trail: 12 min walk
- Riggle Park: 9 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Cedar West Plat Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,935/mo
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13 homes sold in Cedar West Plat Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Morley Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Cedar Springs Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
Taco Bell
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
+1 more
Cedar Pub
Riggle Park
Unnamed playground
Waller Lake
+1 more
North Country Trail
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Launch (A-41-102)
MAX Fitness
Meijer - Cedar Springs
Cedar library #1
Kent Theater
Crime in Cedar West 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 Cedar West Plat Area home (around $285,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,896 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,896/mo | $50,550 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,182/mo | $58,198 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,278/mo | $60,756 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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
City of Cedar Springs
Source: cityofcedarsprings.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
~$903/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,318 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility.
Confirm by addressKent County Sheriff (Cedar Springs Unit)
City contracts policing to Kent County Sheriff (since 2014); dedicated deputies, 24hr.
City FD serves Cedar Springs + portion of Nelson Twp (16-19 Mile Rd, city limits east to Keller Ave).
Services for Cedar Springs · Source: cityofcedarsprings.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Cedar West 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.
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Jasmine Thai restaurant
Restaurant
Tacos El Cuñado Cedar Springs
Restaurant
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
The Rustic Roof
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Cedar Springs
Café
Biggby Coffee
Café
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
Cedar Pub
Bar
Cedar Springs Brewing Company
Bar
St. Julian Winery & Distillery Tasting Room
Bar
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(6)
Creative Technologies Academy
White Creek School
Nelson Center School
+1 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
Frequently asked about Cedar West Plat Area
- What do homes cost in Cedar West Plat Area?
- The median home value in Cedar West Plat Area is about $285,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cedar West Plat Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Cedar West Plat Area right now, and 13 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cedar West Plat Area?
- Cedar West Plat Area is served by Cedar Springs Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Cedar West Plat Area walkable?
- Cedar West Plat Area scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.