Drakes Plat
Surrounded by nature
Median $685K·Walkability 4.0/10·Schools 4.6/10
Drakes Plat sits in the Timberline Acres West Area, a pocket of West Michigan where the horizon spreads open and Lake Macatawa lies less than a mile away. The subdivision itself is modest—six acres holding homes that run around $685K—but the location punches above its footprint: a restaurant is steps away, and four parks huddle within a mile, including Virginia Park a short walk over. The grocery and coffee infrastructure is close enough that you're not making expeditions (0.8 miles to shopping, 1.3 miles to coffee), though if you're chasing the Grand Haven beach, you're looking at about 43 minutes south. Families rely on West Ottawa Public School District. What keeps Drakes Plat from feeling isolated isn't amenity density—it's that six acres of subdivision living butts right up against the actual reason you'd move here: genuine proximity to water and woods without actually *living* in the woods.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 0.9 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 2 min walk
- Virginia Park Trail: 2 min walk
$685K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Drakes Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,650/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Virginia Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
0.9 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Frequently asked about Drakes Plat
- What do homes cost in Drakes Plat?
- The median home value in Drakes Plat is about $685,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Drakes Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Drakes Plat right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Drakes Plat?
- Drakes Plat is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West (9/10).
- Is Drakes Plat walkable?
- Drakes Plat scores 4.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.