Cummings Plat
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $314K·Walkability 3.3/10·Schools 8.0/10
Cummings Plat is a tight 7-acre subdivision where lots run just under half an acre each—tight enough that you're never far from a neighbor's driveway, spacious enough that you've still got room to breathe. Homes here hover around $314K, putting them in solid middle ground for the area. You're about 13 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, and the walk to a grocery store takes nine minutes if you're willing to make the trip on foot; a coffee shop and a full meal are both reachable in under fifteen. The real draw isn't any single landmark—it's the sheer density of eating and shopping within a mile: 138 restaurants and 18 grocery stores means you're genuinely surrounded by options. Grandville Public Schools handles the education side, and Harmon Park sits less than a mile away when you need green space or lake access at Johnson Park Launch is just over two miles out.
Why people love it here
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
- Elementary — within walking distance
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
Near the water
- Fennessy Lake — 0.9 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Harmon Park: 10 min bike
- Walker Community Park: 11 min bike
$314K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Cummings Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,131/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Harmon Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fennessy Lake
0.9 mi
Est. Home Value
$314K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
12
Median Lot Size
0.48 ac
3293 sq ft – 0.91 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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El Tapatio
+1 more
Starbucks
Cesar's Pub
+1 more
Harmon Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Stafford Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Heron Lake Trails
Covell Dog Park
South Standale Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Family Fitness
Cummings Ave Station (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Cummings 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 →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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Cummings 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(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
El Tapatio
Restaurant
Allure Juice Bar
Restaurant
Morning Belle
Restaurant
Peppino's Pizza
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Cummings Elementary School
School
Empire Beauty School
Hope School
River Bend School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(5)
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Georgetown Township Public Library
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Cummings Plat
- What do homes cost in Cummings Plat?
- The median home value in Cummings Plat is about $313,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Cummings Plat?
- Cummings Plat is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Cummings Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Cummings Plat walkable?
- Cummings Plat scores 3.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.