Fenske Plat
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $355K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 7.3/10
You'd expect a 13-acre plat wedged between highways to feel cramped, but Fenske Plat spreads its 48-lot footprint across half-acre lots that breathe—far enough from the noise to feel removed, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that you're pulling into your driveway in under 15 minutes. The subdivision sits squarely in the Riverbend Plat Area, a corner of West Michigan where you get real land without the rural slog; homes here run around $355K, and you're attending Grandville Public Schools. A coffee shop sits less than two miles out, Henry A Johnson County Park about the same distance, and if you've got a boat, the launch at Johnson Park is practically next door. Six grocery stores cluster within two miles, so you're not hunting for milk at midnight. It's the kind of place where you get actual yard, actual proximity to what matters, and actual weekday access to the city—all without the premium price tag of being trapped inside it.
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Why people love it here
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.6 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
Near the water
- Fennessy Lake — 1.0 mi
- Johnson Park - Grand River: 6 min drive
- Scenic Drive: 11 min bike
$355K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Fenske Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,409/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
HENRY A JOHNSON COUNTY PARK
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fennessy Lake
1.0 mi
Est. Home Value
$355K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
18
Median Lot Size
0.47 ac
0.45 ac – 0.54 ac
Expected Rent
$1,300/mo
$1,150 – $1,450 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Primo Pizza
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
American legion
+1 more
Johnson Park - Grand River
Unnamed playground
Millennium Park Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Scenic Drive
Covell Dog Park
D & B Plat Area Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Family Fitness
Chicago/Washington (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Fenske 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
~$882/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,434 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Fenske 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.
🛒 Grocery(25)
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Subway
Restaurant
Fast Food
New Beginnings
Restaurant
Mr. Dragon sushi & Chinese eat
Restaurant
Grillhawk
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
American legion
Bar
The Dungeon
Restaurant
Peppino's Pizzeria & Sports Grille | Jenison
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Hope School
River Bend School
Cummings Elementary School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
Kent Trails - Johnson Park Connector
Bike Path
D & B Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(4)
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Georgetown Township Public Library
+1 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Fenske Plat
- What do homes cost in Fenske Plat?
- The median home value in Fenske Plat is about $354,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Fenske Plat?
- Fenske Plat is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Cummings Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Fenske Plat walkable?
- Fenske Plat scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.