De Vries Plat
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $348K·Walkability 3.9/10·Schools 7.9/10
It's basically a 43-acre pocket of modest suburban living where the lots run around a third of an acre each and homes settle in the $490K range—not palatial, not cramped, just solid ground. You're minutes from downtown Grand Rapids (18.5 if you're counting), which means you're close enough to matter but far enough that you're not hearing every siren that wails through the city. Grocery stores and restaurants are literally steps from your front door, a small mercy when you're tired and hungry at 6 p.m., and there are thirty restaurants within a mile if you want actual variety. Four parks sit within walking distance, including Sandyhill Elementary Playground just seven minutes on foot, which is real when you've got kids or a dog or just need to move. The nearest coffee shop is a couple miles out, which either means you make your own or you're committed to the drive—probably the former. Jenison Public Schools handles the education side. It's part of the Lamplight Estates Area, which means you're in a zone where people chose proximity and convenience over sprawl, and the median home value reflects that practical calculus.
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Why people love it here
Jenison High School
- High — 0.7 mi away
- Jenison
- 7 rated schools in district
$348K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Sandyhill Elementary Playground: 11 min walk
- Unnamed park: 6 min bike
Notable nearby
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Median home price in De Vries Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,359/mo
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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$348K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
3
Median Lot Size
0.35 ac
0.34 ac – 0.35 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Expected Rent
$2,750/mo
$2,425 – $3,075 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sandyhill Elementary Playground
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Stir Fry Express
+1 more
What's the Scoop
+1 more
The Win Tavern 33
Sandyhill Elementary Playground
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Maplewood Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Bursly trail
Hager Park Trail
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Fairlanes/Chicago Dr (NB)
Rite Aid
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in De Vries 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced De Vries Plat home (around $347,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,341 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,341/mo | $62,418 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,694/mo | $71,842 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,813/mo | $75,009 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Georgetown Charter Township
Source: gtwp.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
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,232 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Georgetown Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township distribution; treated water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan source).
Georgetown Charter Township (treatment via City of Grandville)
Township collection; treatment purchased from City of Grandville.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Georgetown Township · Source: gtwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for De Vries 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(17)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+14 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Palermo Pizza
Restaurant
Frosty Treat
Restaurant
Palermo's Pizza
Restaurant
Sarah's Sweets
Restaurant
Stir Fry Express
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
The Win Tavern 33
Bar
Peppino's Pizzeria & Sports Grille | Jenison
Bar
Rush Creek Bistro
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
School
School
School
Jenison Junior High School
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(4)
Georgetown Township Public Library
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Seidman House
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about De Vries Plat
- What do homes cost in De Vries Plat?
- The median home value in De Vries Plat is about $347,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve De Vries Plat?
- De Vries Plat is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Jenison High School (9/10).
- Is De Vries Plat walkable?
- De Vries Plat scores 3.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.