Delange Plat
Room to spread out, great value
Median $427K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 3.0/10
Delange Plat trades the usual suburban sprawl for something more compact—ten acres with half-acre lots in Shawnee Park, where you're steps from a transit stop and a grocery store rather than a car ride away. The neighborhood settles into a quieter pocket of the southeast side, though downtown Grand Rapids sits just 13.5 minutes off, and Gerald R. Ford airport is 13.1 minutes if you need to go. Homes here run around $505K, and the area's drawn attention for its concentration of schools—both faith-based and public—within walking distance. You've got 120 restaurants and 42 grocers within a mile or two, so the "nothing nearby" excuse doesn't hold water. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and the mature trees lining winding streets give the plat a rooted feel that newer subdivisions often miss.
Why people love it here
23,030 sq ft avg lots
- 14 homes
$427K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Breton/Okemos (SB): 3 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Delange Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,902/mo
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Median Sale Price
$427K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
14
Median Lot Size
0.49 ac
0.36 ac – 0.82 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Mr. & Mrs. Crab
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
Condado Tacos
+1 more
Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Breton/Okemos (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
+1 more
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Delange 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 Delange Plat home (around $427,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $76k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,843 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,843/mo | $75,816 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,273/mo | $87,288 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,417/mo | $91,124 |
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.
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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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 Delange 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
Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Mr. & Mrs. Crab
Restaurant
Pietro's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Restaurant
Shell
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
Alexander Hamilton School
Ottawa Hills High School
School
Our Savior Lutheran School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields
Ottawa Hills Park
MacKay-Jaycee Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(5)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Delange Plat
- What do homes cost in Delange Plat?
- The median home value in Delange Plat is about $427,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Delange Plat?
- Delange Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Delange Plat walkable?
- Delange Plat scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.