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
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 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
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Little Caesars
+1 more
Kingma's Market
+1 more
Tap
+1 more
Huff Park
Huff Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
Fuller/Alberta (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Ecklund 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 →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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Ecklund 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(28)
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Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Fast Food
Mr fry fish and chicken
Restaurant
616 Batter Mix
Restaurant
616 Kabob Stop – Authentic Mediterranean Grill & Burgers in Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Tap
Bar
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
Vinny's bar
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
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 Center for Economicology (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.