Charles Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $281K·Walkability 6.9/10·Schools 4.1/10
The grid of streets here feels genuinely compact—four acres with lots averaging about a fifth of an acre each—which means neighbors are close enough to wave at while mowing, but far enough that you're not hearing their TV through the walls. Grocery stores and restaurants cluster within steps, and there's a transit stop just as nearby, so errands don't require much planning; downtown Grand Rapids is about 11 minutes by car when you do need to head that way. Wyoming Public Schools serves the area, and if you want green space, Prairie Park sits about a 14-minute walk off, with two other parks within a mile. Homes here run around $319K, landing this subdivision squarely in that middle ground where you get real neighborhood density without feeling cramped. The Gerald R. Ford airport is roughly 23 minutes away, and if boating calls to you, Johnson Park Launch is just over two miles out—close enough for a weekend morning without being right on top of things.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Korting Outlet: 5 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
$281K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 14 min walk
- Travista Park Area Trail: 14 min walk
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Median home price in Charles Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,904/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Korting Outlet
+1 more
Jimmy John's
+1 more
Starbucks
+1 more
Park Center Lanes
+1 more
Prairie Park
+1 more
Prairie Park Playground
Luvis Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Lamar Park Pond Walkway
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Grandville Launch
Transformation Personal Fitness
28th/Avon (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Median Sale Price
$281K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
16
Median Lot Size
0.18 ac
0.17 ac – 0.25 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Prairie Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Crime in Charles 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 Charles Plat home (around $280,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,866 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,866/mo | $49,752 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,148/mo | $57,280 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,242/mo | $59,797 |
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.
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
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,348 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Charles 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(29)
Korting Outlet
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Esmeralda
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chopstick House
Restaurant
Long John Silver's
Restaurant
La Jefa Taqueria
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(23)
Park Center Lanes
Bar
Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza & Grill
Bar
Anazeh Sands Billiards
Bar
+20 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Parkview Elementary School
School
Wyoming High School
School
Gladiola Elementary School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Travista Park Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 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(2)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(8)
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Madison Square Library
+5 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Charles Plat
- What do homes cost in Charles Plat?
- The median home value in Charles Plat is about $280,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Charles Plat?
- Charles Plat is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wyoming High School (5/10).
- Is Charles Plat walkable?
- Charles Plat scores 6.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.