Crystal Springs Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $623K·Walkability 3.9/10·Schools 5.0/10
Here on the west side of Grand Rapids, Crystal Springs Plat spreads across one hundred twenty-three acres with the kind of room that makes you actually want to stay home on weekends. You're eighteen minutes from downtown if the urge to leave strikes, and Gerald R. Ford airport is just under fifteen minutes away—close enough that you're not fighting traffic, far enough that you don't hear the planes. A restaurant is about seven minutes on foot, a transit stop ten minutes, and there are ninety restaurants within a mile if you're the type to keep your options open. Homes here run around five hundred fifty-five thousand dollars.
Why people love it here
$623K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Crystal Springs Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,226/mo
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8 homes sold in Crystal Springs Plat this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 13 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Cross Creek Charter Academy
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
StoneWater Country Club
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
FireRock Grille
Crystal Springs East Community Park
Crystals Springs East Community Park Playground
Providence Lake
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
Marketplace/Kalamazoo (EB)
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Crystal Springs 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 Crystal Springs Plat home (around $622,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $110k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,140 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,140/mo | $110,411 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,767/mo | $127,118 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,976/mo | $132,704 |
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.
Homeowners Association
CRYSTAL SPRINGS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Managed by Huyser Property Management, LLC (3029 Paris Park Dr SE, Kentwood, MI 49512)
Source: michigan-company.com
Local Government · area-wide
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.org · 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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,273 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA operates/maintains water system; rural fringe on private well.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron with dedicated township patrol units.
Gaines Charter Township Fire Department (Dutton/Cutlerville)
Two stations: Dutton and Cutlerville.
Services for Gaines · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Crystal Springs 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
Crystal Springs East Community Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
21
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
StoneWater Country Club
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Wingstop
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
Crystal Springs East Community Park
Crystals Springs East Community Park
Unnamed park
+4 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)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Crystal Springs Plat
- What do homes cost in Crystal Springs Plat?
- The median home value in Crystal Springs Plat is about $622,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Crystal Springs Plat housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Crystal Springs Plat right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Crystal Springs Plat?
- Crystal Springs Plat is served by Cross Creek Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Crystal Springs Plat walkable?
- Crystal Springs Plat scores 3.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.