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Drakes Plat

Surrounded by nature

🏙️29 mito Downtown GR
🏞️20 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 4 parks within 1 mile
  • Harrington Avenue: 1 min drive
  • Shoshone Walk: 2 min drive
🎓Schools
55

Average schools

  • Holland City School District
  • 8 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🚶Walkability
44

Somewhat walkable

  • Virginia Park Trail: 2 min walk
  • 9 places within a 10 min walk
🚴Bike path access
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet waterfront community sits along the shores of Lake Macatawa, offering an intimate lakeside lifestyle just outside the Grand Rapids area in Kent County. With only one home sale in the past year and no current listings, this exclusive enclave provides a peaceful retreat atmosphere. The proximity to the lake creates opportunities for boating, fishing, and water activities, with some properties featuring private docks and water access.

While the area has a more rural feel with limited walkability, residents appreciate the tranquil setting and easy access to Virginia Park and other nearby recreational spaces. The Holland City School District serves the area, and daily amenities require a short drive, with grocery stores and dining options within a few miles. This location appeals most to those seeking a lakefront getaway or quiet primary residence with water access, particularly buyers who value privacy and natural surroundings over urban conveniences.

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Nearest Park

Virginia Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

4

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Lake Macatawa

0.9 mi

Nearby Schools

5.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 8 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 9/10

School District: Holland City School District

9WestElementary · PK-05 · 380 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
5Holland High SchoolHigh · 08-12 · 962 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

4.4

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
5.0
🌳Nature
3.7
🚌Transit
5.0
💪Fitness
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Central Park Market

6 minbike· 18 min walk· 2 min drive
Supermarket Rosie
7 mindrive
Mi Favorita
9 mindrive
Family Fare
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Tell-Tales Trattoria

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Doebs Pizzeria
5 mindrive
Coffee Shops
Quick drive

The Biscuit

7 mindrive
Jho Mary's Paradise
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Short drive

Tulip City Brewstillery

5 mindrive· 17 min bike
Brew Merchant
7 mindrive
Obstacle No. 1
10 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Plant Lab

7 mindrive
Farmers Market
11 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Virginia Park

7 minwalk· 5 min bike· 1 min drive
Virginia Park Woods
9 minwalk
Lakeview City Park
7 minbike
Wolters Woods Park
4 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Virginia Park Playground

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 1 min drive
Lakeview City Park Playground
6 minbike
Slide
5 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Goshorn Lake

12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Macatawa Park Beach

6 mindrive· 13 min bike
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Shoshone Walk

2 mindrive
Harrington Avenue
1 mindrive
Shoshone Walk
2 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Easy walk

Virginia Park Trail

2 minwalk· 1 min bike
Harringtons Add No 4 Area Trail
4 minwalk
Virginia Park Trail
6 minwalk
Virginia Park Trail
7 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Howard Dunton Park Launch

13 mindrive
Kollen Park Launch
6 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

The Links At Rolling Meadows

9 mindrive
Ravines Golf Club
15 mindrive
Clearbrook
14 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Bikeable

Myrtle South of South Shore (Central Park Market)

7 minbike· 19 min walk· 2 min drive
Myrtle North of 32nd
10 minbike
32nd West of Goldenrod (Spring Brook Apts)
11 minbike
Lugers South of South Shore
11 minbike

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens

6 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Herrick District Library

8 mindrive
Theil Research Center
9 mindrive
Van Wylen Library
9 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

The Day Center of Evergreen

7 mindrive
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Sperry's Moviehouse

9 mindrive
Holland 7 Theater
13 mindrive

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026