Fingers Plat Area
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Fingers Plat Area is a neighborhood, part of Northview Public Schools and about 8 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $430,000.
3 homes for sale·Median $430K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 6.8/10
You've got the Rogue River practically at your doorstep here—the boat launch is half a mile away, and Grand Rogue Township Park is a five-minute walk, so if you're the type to grab a kayak or cast a line on a whim, you're already set. The neighborhood is dense with everyday stops; groceries, coffee, and dinner are all within steps, with 78 restaurants and 18 grocery stores scattered across a two-mile radius, so you're never hunting far for what you need. It's a compact residential stretch in Plainfield charter township where the lots run small at about a quarter-acre each, keeping things walkable and low-key. Downtown Grand Rapids is a 17-minute drive, close enough to tap when you want it but far enough that you stay anchored in a suburban rhythm. Northview Public Schools serves the area, and seven parks within a mile give you no shortage of green space.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Versluis Lake within walking distance
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Grand Isle Lake: 8 min walk
- Grand Isle Township Park: 8 min walk
$430K median
- 12 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Fingers Plat Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,919/mo
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12 homes sold in Fingers Plat Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Grand Rogue Township Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
0.4 mi
Median Sale · Houses
$378K
4 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$480K
8 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Grand Rogue Township Park
0.2 mi
Expected Rent
$1,950/mo
$1,725 – $2,200 · wider-area estimate
Based on 13 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Belmont Grocery
Rio Grand Steakhouse
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
+1 more
Archival Brewing
+1 more
Grand Isle Township Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Grand Isle Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Fingers Plat Area 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 Fingers Plat Area home (around $430,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $77k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,896 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,896/mo | $77,236 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,334/mo | $88,897 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,481/mo | $92,817 |
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.
Who actually lends in Fingers Plat Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,376 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Township · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Fingers Plat Area 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(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Restaurant
Bigfoot Burger Co.
Restaurant
Fast Food
Rio Grand Steakhouse
Restaurant
Mr. Burger
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
School
School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
North County Trailway
Bike Path
Jupiter North Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
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Living in Fingers Plat Area: the details
Is Fingers Plat Area a good place to live?
Fingers Plat Area suits buyers looking for a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Northview Public Schools. The going price is around $430,000.
What does it cost to live in Fingers Plat Area?
Homes range from around $378,000 for single-family houses to $480,000 for condos. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 3 homes for sale here right now and 12 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Fingers Plat Area
- What do homes cost in Fingers Plat Area?
- The median home value in Fingers Plat Area is about $430,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fingers Plat Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Fingers Plat Area right now, and 12 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fingers Plat Area?
- Fingers Plat Area is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Fingers Plat Area walkable?
- Fingers Plat Area scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
