Flora Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $270K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 3.3/10
Flora Plat is a tight five-acre subdivision where the lots run about a quarter-acre each and homes hover around $219K—close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that you're looking at an eleven-minute drive to the center of things, yet far enough out that you get actual breathing room. Groceries are steps away, and a transit stop sits just a three-minute walk from your front door, which means errands feel genuinely doable without much fuss. You've got forty-eight restaurants within a mile and a half and a coffee shop about fourteen minutes on foot if you're in the mood for a stroll. Kelloggsville Public Schools serves the area, and if you want green space, Veterans' Memorial Park is a seven-minute walk, with six parks scattered within a mile radius—the real payoff being that you're close to everything without feeling crowded into it.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Supermercado La Victoria: 3 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
$270K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Flora Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,833/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Supermercado La Victoria
+1 more
China Max Express
+1 more
MLM Herbalife Happy Nutrition
+1 more
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
+1 more
Kelloggsville Park
+1 more
Veterans' Memorial Park Playground
Van Singel Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
East-West Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Division/48th (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
+1 more
Recent Sale Price
$270K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
16
Median Lot Size
0.17 ac
0.15 ac – 0.52 ac
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 4/10
School District: Kelloggsville Public Schools
Crime in Flora 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 Flora Plat home (around $270,000) 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 $1,796 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,796/mo | $47,889 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,068/mo | $55,135 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,158/mo | $57,558 |
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.
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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,468 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Flora 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' Memorial Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Tamu Tamu Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Victoria
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
China Max Express
Restaurant
Pupuseria El Salvador, CA.LLC
Restaurant
Restaurant
Tacos El Chisme LLC
Restaurant
Kawa Express
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
Lucky Strike Grand Rapids
Bar
Manny's Bar and Grill
Bar
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
Central Kelloggsville Elementary School
School
54th Street Academy
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Veterans' Memorial Park Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Flora Plat
- What do homes cost in Flora Plat?
- The median home value in Flora Plat is about $270,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Flora Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Flora 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 Flora Plat?
- Flora Plat is served by Kelloggsville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kelloggsville High School (4/10).
- Is Flora Plat walkable?
- Flora Plat scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.