Fink Plat
Room to spread out, great value
Median $445K·Walkability 3.8/10·Schools 4.2/10
You're right in that pocket between downtown and the lakeshore where things actually feel spacious but you're not stranded—Fink Plat sits just off Cleveland Street on a tight grid of tree-lined lots averaging about three-quarters of an acre each. The whole subdivision is only seven acres, so it's compact and walkable on its own terms, with Veterans Park less than a mile away when you want to stretch out. Downtown Grand Rapids is a straight shot, maybe seventeen minutes depending on traffic, and if the beach calls, Grand Haven is under thirty-one minutes. Homes here hover around $481K, which gets you the breathing room of a real lot without the commute tax. The Kenowa Hills Public Schools district serves the area, and you've got coffee within a fifteen-minute walk—close enough that you're not entirely dependent on your car for the small stuff. It's not fancy, and it doesn't pretend to be; it's just a solid, accessible place where you can actually afford some land.
Why people love it here
29,939 sq ft avg lots
- 8 homes
$445K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Fink Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,021/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$445K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
8
Median Lot Size
0.50 ac
0.38 ac – 2.2 ac
Homeowner Rate
62.5%
Principal residence
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Rinaldi Pizza & Sub Shop
The Depot Cafe
The Pickle Back
Veterans Park
Unnamed playground
Mud Lake
Sand Creek Trail
Musketawa Trail
Deer Creek Park Launch
gym
Fruit Ridge/4 Mile (NB)
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Fink 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Fink Plat home (around $445,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $79k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,960 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,960/mo | $78,929 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,408/mo | $90,871 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,557/mo | $94,865 |
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
Wright Township
Source: wrighttownshipottawami.gov · 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 ~6,397 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressWright-Tallmadge Fire Department
Joint fire dept serving Wright and Tallmadge townships, 1565 Jackson St, Marne.
Services for Wright · Source: wrighttownshipottawami.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Fink 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Veterans Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(1)
The Depot Cafe
Café
🏫 Schools(15)
Carroll School
Clayton School
Diamond School
Wilson School
Miller School
+10 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Musketawa Trail
Bike Path
Musketawa Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about Fink Plat
- What do homes cost in Fink Plat?
- The median home value in Fink Plat is about $445,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fink Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Fink Plat right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fink Plat?
- Fink Plat is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kenowa Hills High School (6/10).
- Is Fink Plat walkable?
- Fink Plat scores 3.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.