F. D. Cutler Plat No. 2
Urban energy, solid value
Median $248K·Walkability 7.9/10·Schools 4.7/10
—and if you're looking at F. D. Cutler Plat No. 2, you're working with a tight 7-acre footprint where the real advantage is proximity: a transit stop is literally steps away, grocery stores bracket the place, and you can walk to a restaurant in about six minutes if the mood strikes. Homes hover around $248K, with lots averaging a quarter-acre—small enough that you're not maintaining acreage but large enough that you're not stacked on top of your neighbors. Downtown Grand Rapids sits thirteen minutes down the road, and the airport another few minutes past that, so commuting isn't a slog. The area feeds into Kentwood Public Schools, and you're technically part of the Palma Plat Area, which means you've got the bones of an older, established neighborhood with the conveniences of somewhere closer-in. An unnamed park is a three-minute walk away if you need grass, and with fifty-four restaurants within a mile, you're never far from someone else's kitchen—which, depending on your cooking mood, is either a relief or a gentle nudge.
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
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Median home price in F. D. Cutler Plat No. 2
Estimated Monthly Payment
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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
Unnamed beach
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
Est. Home Value
$248K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
13
Median Lot Size
0.24 ac
0.21 ac – 0.26 ac
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in F. D. Cutler Plat No. 2 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 No. 2 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)
Taj Indian Cuisinse and Fried Chicken
Restaurant
Simple Fish
Restaurant
RS convenience Store
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisine & Fried Chicken
Restaurant
Johnny's Pizza King
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 No. 2
- What do homes cost in F. D. Cutler Plat No. 2?
- The median home value in F. D. Cutler Plat No. 2 is about $247,800. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve F. D. Cutler Plat No. 2?
- F. D. Cutler Plat No. 2 is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is F. D. Cutler Plat No. 2 walkable?
- F. D. Cutler Plat No. 2 scores 7.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.