Cornell Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $363K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 3.9/10
Early evening light hits Cornell Plat best, when the mature trees cast long shadows across streets designed for a slower pace—you'll actually want to walk here, with a coffee shop less than a mile away and restaurants within a few minutes on foot. The subdivision sits within Shawmut Hills, that tree-lined corner of Grand Rapids where you get suburban breathing room on a third-acre lot without feeling removed from things; downtown is about 10 minutes by car. Homes here run around $363K and tend toward Ranch and Cape Cod styles built in the '50s and '60s, with plenty of roll-out character. There's real density of life nearby—six parks within a mile including the Brian Dyk Nature Preserve practically around the corner—plus 30 restaurants and a dozen-plus grocery options in the immediate area. It's the kind of place where you don't feel like you're choosing between space and access.
Why people love it here
$363K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Brian Dyk Nature Preserve: 14 min walk
- Sibley Tunnel: 6 min drive
14,545 sq ft avg lots
- 21 homes
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Median home price in Cornell Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,466/mo
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Est. Home Value
$363K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
21
Median Lot Size
0.33 ac
0.17 ac – 0.66 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Sandy's Donuts
Biggby
Bestside
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
South Standale Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Leonard/Maplegrove (EB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Cornell 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.
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Solar potential
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Cornell 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(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Sandy's Donuts
Restaurant
Deliciosos Antojitos
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Mr Burger
Restaurant
Big Apple Bagels
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
South Standale Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 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(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Cornell Plat
- What do homes cost in Cornell Plat?
- The median home value in Cornell Plat is about $363,300. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Cornell Plat?
- Cornell Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Cornell Plat walkable?
- Cornell Plat scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.