F.D. Cutler Plat No. 1
Urban energy, solid value
Median $220K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 4.8/10
The thing that sticks is how close everything is—a grocery store steps away, fifty-some restaurants within a mile, transit a five-minute walk off. F.D. Cutler Plat No. 1 sits on eleven acres of subdivision land where the lots run a quarter-acre each, modest and straightforward, with homes hovering around $236K. You're about fourteen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, sixteen from the airport, which means you've chosen proximity without paying for it, and you've done it knowingly. Kentwood Public Schools serves the area. The walkability to errands is genuinely there—the kind of place where you can handle most daily life on foot or a quick ride—and a nameless park sits a six-minute walk away if you need green space without ceremony.
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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
$220K median
- Based on 3yr sales
11,565 sq ft avg lots
- 32 homes
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Median home price in F.D. Cutler Plat No. 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,494/mo
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Johnny's Pizza King
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
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
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Median Sale Price
$220K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
32
Median Lot Size
0.25 ac
958 sq ft – 0.52 ac
Expected Rent
$1,400/mo
$1,250 – $1,575 · wider-area estimate
Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in F.D. Cutler Plat No. 1 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 F.D. Cutler Plat No. 1 home (around $220,000) 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 $1,482 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,482/mo | $39,516 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,706/mo | $45,482 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,781/mo | $47,488 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.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 operates/maintains water system; rural fringe on private well.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron with dedicated township patrol units.
Gaines Charter Township Fire Department (Dutton/Cutlerville)
Two stations: Dutton and Cutlerville.
Services for Gaines Township · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for F.D. Cutler Plat No. 1 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
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Johnny's Pizza King
Restaurant
Full Plate Cafe LLC
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisine & Fried Chicken
Restaurant
RS convenience Store
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisinse and Fried Chicken
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 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)
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Frequently asked about F.D. Cutler Plat No. 1
- What do homes cost in F.D. Cutler Plat No. 1?
- The median home value in F.D. Cutler Plat No. 1 is about $220,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve F.D. Cutler Plat No. 1?
- F.D. Cutler Plat No. 1 is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is F.D. Cutler Plat No. 1 walkable?
- F.D. Cutler Plat No. 1 scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.