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Subdivision6.2 acres

Filkins Plat

Surrounded by nature

🏙️5 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Nature access

  • 2 parks within 1 mile
  • Rifle Range Road Northeast: 3 min drive
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 6 min drive
💰Home Values

$271K median

🎓Schools
57

Average schools

  • Northview Public School District
  • 18 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10

This quiet 6-acre community in Kent County offers spacious living with median lots of 0.17 acres, providing residents with room to spread out and enjoy privacy. The area maintains a peaceful, rural feel while staying connected to Grand Rapids conveniences. With Soft Water Lake just a mile away and Dwight Lydell County Park nearby, outdoor recreation opportunities are easily accessible, plus two boat launches within five miles for water enthusiasts.

While the location prioritizes tranquility over walkability, residents have access to nine restaurants within a mile and five grocery stores within two miles for daily needs. Students attend Northview Public School District, with the top-rated nearby school earning strong marks. The combination of larger lots, natural amenities, and proximity to water features makes this area ideal for families seeking space and outdoor recreation, retirees wanting peaceful surroundings, or anyone who values privacy while maintaining reasonable access to urban amenities.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

28.5%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

DWIGHT LYDELL COUNTY PARK

0.9 mi

Parks Nearby

2

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

1.0 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$271K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

20

Median Lot Size

0.17 ac

1363 sq ft – 0.33 ac

Nearby Schools

5.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 18 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Northview Public School District

8Northview High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,092 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
7North Oakview Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 342 students · 15:1 · 0.0 mi
6East Oakview Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 375 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi
6Highlands SchoolMiddle · 05-06 · 412 students · 15:1 · 0.0 mi
5Crossroads Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 404 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi
5West Oakview Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 255 students · 10:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026