F. D. Cutler Plat
Urban energy, solid value
Median $248K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 4.7/10
Life here moves at a practical clip—a grocery store steps away, a transit stop three minutes on foot, downtown Grand Rapids just fourteen minutes if you drive. F. D. Cutler Plat is an 11-acre subdivision where the lots average just under a third of an acre, tight enough that errands don't require much planning but spacious enough that you're not living in anyone's pocket. Homes run around $248K, and you're zoned for Kentwood Public Schools. There's a park a short walk away and fifty-four restaurants within a mile—the kind of density that means dinner doesn't require a production. The neighborhood sits within the Palma Plat Area, part of the larger grain of this corner of West Michigan where things are compact and close at hand.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
$248K median
- Assessor estimate
12,428 sq ft avg lots
- 37 homes
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Median home price in F. D. Cutler Plat
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$1,685/mo
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Save-A-Lot
Full Plate Cafe LLC
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
Bar Down Grill
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
+1 more
Interurban Trail
M-6 Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
68th/Special Olympics - Michigan (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Est. Home Value
$248K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
37
Median Lot Size
0.26 ac
0.18 ac – 0.72 ac
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in F. D. Cutler 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Byron Township
Source: byrontownship.org · unconfirmed
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 ~6,394 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA manages water/sewer; rural fringe on private well. 1381 84th St SE.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron Twps.
Services for Byron · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for F. D. Cutler 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
Unnamed park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Full Plate Cafe LLC
Restaurant
Johnny's Pizza King
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisinse and Fried Chicken
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisine & Fried Chicken
Restaurant
RS convenience Store
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
M-6 Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(4)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
KDL Library - Kentwood
Kentwood Library
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about F. D. Cutler Plat
- What do homes cost in F. D. Cutler Plat?
- The median home value in F. D. Cutler Plat is about $248,150. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve F. D. Cutler Plat?
- F. D. Cutler Plat is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is F. D. Cutler Plat walkable?
- F. D. Cutler Plat scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.