College Heights Plat
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $415K·Walkability 4.5/10·Schools 8.5/10
Early evening light hits these ten acres just right, warming the brick and catching the tree canopy as neighbors pull into driveways. College Heights Plat sits in the van-elst-plat-area where you're fourteen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and about the same to Gerald R. Ford airport—close enough to the city's pulse without losing the feel of something quieter. The Calvin University Ecosystem Preserve is a seven-minute walk away, and there are three parks within a mile if you need grass and sky on short notice. Homes here run around $412K, the kind of modest anchor that keeps the neighborhood grounded. A restaurant is steps away, and 126 sit within a mile—everything from coffee shops to something more substantial. You've got grocery stores nearby, transit at your doorstep, and enough local density that you can walk for dinner. Ridge Park Charter Academy serves the area, and Reeds Lake is less than two miles if you want to drive somewhere with water.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.8 mi
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 10 min walk
- Whiskey Pond: 10 min walk
$415K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in College Heights Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,817/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Ridge Park Charter Academy
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Calvin University Ecosystem Preserve
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.8 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Fresh Thyme
Knollcrest Dining Hall
Peet's Coffee
+1 more
AMF Eastbrook Lanes
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Whiskey Pond
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
Planet Fitness
Burton/Camile (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in College Heights 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 College Heights Plat home (around $415,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,760 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,760/mo | $73,608 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,178/mo | $84,745 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,318/mo | $88,470 |
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.
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Solar potential
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,358 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for College Heights 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)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Knollcrest Dining Hall
Restaurant
Big E's Sports Grill Grand Rapids Beltline
Restaurant
Restaurant
Tea Garden
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
AMF Eastbrook Lanes
Bar
O’Briens Deli & Burgers
Bar
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Our Savior Lutheran School
Martin School
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(5)
East Paris Homesites Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(3)
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about College Heights Plat
- What do homes cost in College Heights Plat?
- The median home value in College Heights Plat is about $415,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the College Heights Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in College Heights Plat right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve College Heights Plat?
- College Heights Plat is served by Ridge Park Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern Hills Middle School (9/10).
- Is College Heights Plat walkable?
- College Heights Plat scores 4.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.