Clafor Plat Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Clafor Plat Area is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Vista Charter Academy and about 4 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $256,000.
2 homes for sale·Median $256K·Walkability 5.2/10·Schools 3.8/10
This stretch sits on the east side of Wyoming city, where cul-de-sacs and single-family homes cluster around easy freeway access and a dense commercial corridor. Most homes here are ranch or story-and-a-half designs from the mid-20th century, recently updated with new roofs, windows, and kitchens—the kind of place where owners tend to stay and refresh rather than flip. Plaster Creek Trails is a five-minute walk away, and you've got a half-dozen parks within a mile; downtown Grand Rapids sits about nine minutes north, and the airport's seventeen minutes if you need it.
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Why people love it here
$256K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Julian's Kitchen: 8 min walk
- 3 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Plaster Creek Trail: 12 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 15 min walk
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Median home price in Clafor Plat Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,735/mo
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6 homes sold in Clafor Plat Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$256K
6 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Plaster Creek
0.2 mi
Expected Rent
$1,275/mo
$1,125 – $1,425 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Julian's Kitchen
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7-Eleven
+1 more
Twisted Bull
+1 more
Plaster Creek
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
28th/Madison (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Plaster Creek
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Vista Charter Academy
Crime in Clafor 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 Wyoming.
Wyoming crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Clafor Plat Area home (around $255,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,721 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,721/mo | $45,893 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,981/mo | $52,822 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,068/mo | $55,151 |
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.
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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,468 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Clafor 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.
🛒 Grocery(30)
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Grocery Store
Saigon Market
Grocery Store
Tiendita las Jarochas
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Burger King
Fast Food
Takerita Mexican Mix
Restaurant
Julian's Kitchen
Restaurant
Sandmann’s BBQ
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
School
Godwin Heights Middle School
School
Godwin Heights North School
School
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(1)
Plaster Creek
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
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Living in Clafor Plat Area: the details
Is Clafor Plat Area a good place to live?
Clafor Plat Area suits buyers looking for a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — here is what the data shows. Day to day, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Vista Charter Academy. The going price is around $256,000.
What does it cost to live in Clafor Plat Area?
The median home value in Clafor Plat Area is about $256,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 6 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Clafor Plat Area
- What do homes cost in Clafor Plat Area?
- The median home value in Clafor Plat Area is about $255,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Clafor Plat Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Clafor Plat Area right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Clafor Plat Area?
- Clafor Plat Area is served by Vista Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is Clafor Plat Area walkable?
- Clafor Plat Area scores 5.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
