Ecklund Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $290K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 5.1/10
Most people think of the North End as wide-open space and old brick factories, but Ecklund Plat—a 6-acre platted subdivision with quarter-acre lots—delivers something tighter and more residential. Homes here hover around $290K, and you're about ten minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means the commute stays short even if you're working along Plainfield Avenue or deeper in the city. A restaurant is a short walk away, and you've got transit steps from your door, though the real draw is Huff Park just a five-minute stroll off and a dozen other green spaces within a mile if you want options. The nearest grocery is a mile-plus away, so a car still does the heavy lifting for shopping runs, but with eighteen restaurants and eighteen grocery stores within two miles, you're not stranded. School-age kids feed into Grand Rapids Public Schools, and if you're the outdoorsy type, boat launches and a dog park are both under twenty minutes away.
Why people love it here
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.3 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 5 min walk
- Huff Park Trail: 5 min walk
$290K median
- Assessor estimate
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Ecklund Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,969/mo
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Based on 15 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Huff Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Est. Home Value
$290K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
20
Median Lot Size
0.16 ac
0.11 ac – 0.50 ac
Frequently asked about Ecklund Plat
- What do homes cost in Ecklund Plat?
- The median home value in Ecklund Plat is about $289,975. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Ecklund Plat?
- Ecklund Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Ecklund Plat walkable?
- Ecklund Plat scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.