Engelwood Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $336K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 3.0/10
Driving or walking through Engelwood Plat feels like moving through a place designed for real living—tree-lined streets open up to 23 acres of modest, well-kept homes on quarter-acre lots, and you're never far from what you need. A grocery store and restaurants sit right at your doorstep, a transit stop is steps away, and downtown Grand Rapids is just 12 minutes out. The subdivision sits within Shangrai-La, one of the city's established neighborhoods about six miles southeast of the core.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Madras Indian Grill: 4 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
$336K median
- Assessor estimate
11,269 sq ft avg lots
- 32 homes
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Median home price in Engelwood Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,281/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aldi
+1 more
Madras Indian Grill
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
Condado Tacos
+1 more
MacKay-Jaycee Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
28th/Englewood (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
+1 more
Est. Home Value
$336K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
32
Median Lot Size
0.23 ac
0.22 ac – 0.48 ac
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Engelwood 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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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 Engelwood 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
MacKay-Jaycee Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Madras Indian Grill
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
El Torito Asador
Restaurant
Pietro's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Alexander Hamilton School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
Ken-O-Sha Park School
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
Ottawa Hills High School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(5)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Engelwood Plat
- What do homes cost in Engelwood Plat?
- The median home value in Engelwood Plat is about $336,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Engelwood Plat housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Engelwood Plat right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Engelwood Plat?
- Engelwood Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Engelwood Plat walkable?
- Engelwood Plat scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.