Elwell Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $225K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 3.3/10
Elwell Plat's lots average just a fifth of an acre—compact and economical—which makes the 37-acre subdivision feel efficient rather than cramped, especially with five parks within a mile and a grocery store a four-minute walk away. Positioning the neighborhood as genuinely accessible while remaining close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that an 11-minute drive gets you there, or 17 minutes to Gerald R. Ford Airport if you need it. A transit stop sits practically at your door, restaurants number in the dozens within a short radius, and Kelloggsville Public Schools serves the area—all the practical bones of a working neighborhood without pretense or sprawl.
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Why people love it here
$225K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Pupuseria El Salvador, CA.LLC: 7 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Elwell Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,527/mo
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4 homes sold in Elwell Plat this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$225K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
129
Median Lot Size
0.21 ac
0.12 ac – 0.38 ac
Expected Rent
$1,400/mo
$1,250 – $1,575 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Supermercado La Victoria
+1 more
Pupuseria El Salvador, CA.LLC
+1 more
MLM Herbalife Happy Nutrition
+1 more
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
+1 more
Kelloggsville Park
+1 more
Home Acres Park Playground
Van Singel Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Haughey Avenue Southwest
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Interurban Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Division/Montebello (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
+1 more
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 4/10
School District: Kelloggsville Public Schools
Crime in Elwell 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 Elwell Plat home (around $225,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,516 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,516/mo | $40,414 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,744/mo | $46,516 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,821/mo | $48,567 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,468 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Elwell 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
Kelloggsville Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Supermercado La Victoria
Grocery Store
Tamu Tamu Supermarket
Grocery Store
Arias Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Pupuseria El Salvador, CA.LLC
Restaurant
Tacos El Chisme LLC
Restaurant
China Max Express
Restaurant
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
Manny's Bar and Grill
Bar
GringoDog's Dog House
Bar
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
Central Kelloggsville Elementary School
School
54th Street Academy
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Elwell Plat
- What do homes cost in Elwell Plat?
- The median home value in Elwell Plat is about $225,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Elwell Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Elwell Plat right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Elwell Plat?
- Elwell Plat is served by Kelloggsville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kelloggsville High School (4/10).
- Is Elwell Plat walkable?
- Elwell Plat scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.