Crickside Plat
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $342K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 8.3/10
You can drive to Gerald R. Ford airport in about nine minutes from Crickside Plat, which means the subdivision sits in that sweet spot of Cascade charter township suburban convenience without feeling tethered to the runway—homes here run around $342K on lots averaging 1.32 acres, giving you real ground without the exurban commute. The walk to a coffee shop is ten minutes, a restaurant seven, and groceries thirteen, which in this part of Michigan reads less as a checklist and more as the actual rhythm of daily life: close enough to grab what you need, far enough that you're not hearing traffic from your porch. Ridge Park Charter Academy serves the area, and downtown Grand Rapids is a straightforward sixteen-minute drive when you want something the subdivision doesn't have—which, fair warning, is a full nightlife scene.
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Why people love it here
1.3 acre avg lots
- 6 homes
$342K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 8 min walk
- Abbeydale Estates Area Trail: 8 min walk
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Median home price in Crickside Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,321/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Ridge Park Charter Academy
Est. Home Value
$342K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
6
Median Lot Size
0.28 ac
0.28 ac – 5.1 ac
Expected Rent
$2,200/mo
$2,025 – $2,375 · estimated range
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aldi
+1 more
Gander's
+1 more
Starbucks
Ganders | Restaurant & Lounge
+1 more
Unnamed park
Northeast Park Playground
Wood Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
28th/Acquest (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Crickside 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Cascade Charter Township
Source: cascadetwp.com · 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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Township/Grand Rapids regional water (developed); private well rural
Municipal water in developed corridors; rural on well.
Municipal sewer (developed); individual septic rural
Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services / community policing agreement with Ada & Grand Rapids Twps.
Services for Cascade Township · Source: cascadetwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Crickside 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northeast Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Smokey Bones
Restaurant
The Wing Experience
Restaurant
Gander's
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(25)
Ganders | Restaurant & Lounge
Bar
Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
Gipper's Restaurant & Bar
Bar
+22 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Martin School
Goldfish Swim School
School
Forest Hills School
Knapp School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Crickside Plat
- What do homes cost in Crickside Plat?
- The median home value in Crickside Plat is about $341,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Crickside Plat?
- Crickside Plat is served by Ridge Park Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Meadow Brook Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Crickside Plat walkable?
- Crickside Plat scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.