Filkins Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $273K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 6.2/10
You're looking at a compact six-acre plat tucked into the Riverview Homesites Area, where lots average around a fifth of an acre and homes sit in the $271K range. The subdivision's close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a drive takes just over 12 minutes, and you've got 54 restaurants and 30 grocery stores within a mile or two—so running errands doesn't mean leaving the neighborhood. Northview Public Schools serves the area, and if you want to get outside, Dwight Lydell County Park is a mile away, with two parks nearby to explore.
Why people love it here
Northview High School
- High — 1.7 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$273K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- Rifle Range Road Northeast: 8 min bike
- Grotto Park: 9 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Filkins Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,850/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$273K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
20
Median Lot Size
0.17 ac
1363 sq ft – 0.33 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
DWIGHT LYDELL COUNTY PARK
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Vitalies
+1 more
Tim Hortons
Cesars Pub
+1 more
Grotto Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Veteran's Home
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Comstock Park
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Filkins 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 →To buy a median-priced Filkins Plat home (around $272,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,812 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,812/mo | $48,333 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,087/mo | $55,646 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,178/mo | $58,091 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.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
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,347 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Filkins 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(27)
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🍕 Restaurants(11)
Restaurant Napkin Bands
Restaurant
Fast Food
Mad Dogz
Restaurant
Prime Steakhouse
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
All Saints Academy Upper Campus
School
Oakview School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Filkins Plat
- What do homes cost in Filkins Plat?
- The median home value in Filkins Plat is about $272,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Filkins Plat?
- Filkins Plat is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Filkins Plat walkable?
- Filkins Plat scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.