Flora Plat Area
Solid value in a growing area
7 homes for sale·Median $275K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 3.3/10
Ranch homes with aluminum siding dominate this 661-acre stretch, where corner lots and fenced backyards appear in listing after listing—the kind of practical, mid-century layout that doesn't fuss. Kelloggsville Elementary sits directly across from several properties, and the school's presence shapes the neighborhood's rhythm. Downtown Grand Rapids is a 12-minute drive away, while Gerald R. Ford International Airport lands just 14.7 minutes east, making both accessible without feeling intrusive. A transit stop sits steps from most addresses, and Veterans' Memorial Park is a four-minute walk, with eight parks within a mile total. Grocery stores and restaurants cluster so densely—66 grocers within two miles, 138 restaurants within one—that most errands collapse into a short trip. A coffee shop opens up two minutes on foot. The area reads as straightforward suburban living: settled and walkable to daily needs.
Why people love it here
$275K median
- 37 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Unnamed bike path: 1 min walk
- 9 places within a 10 min walk
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Flora Plat Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,867/mo
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37 homes sold in Flora Plat Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Fair
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
Veterans' Memorial Park
+1 more
Veterans' Memorial Park Playground
Van Singel Lake
+1 more
East-West Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Division/48th (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kentwood Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
+1 more
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 4/10
School District: Kelloggsville Public Schools
Crime in Flora 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 Kentwood.
Kentwood crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Flora Plat Area home (around $275,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,829 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,829/mo | $48,776 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,106/mo | $56,156 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,198/mo | $58,624 |
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.
Who actually lends in Flora Plat Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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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.
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
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Veterans' Memorial Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Tamu Tamu Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Victoria
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(17)
Donkey Commissary Catering
Restaurant
China Max Express
Restaurant
Restaurant
Pupuseria El Salvador, CA.LLC
Restaurant
Tacos El Chisme LLC
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
Manny's Bar and Grill
Bar
GringoDog's Dog House
Bar
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Central Kelloggsville Elementary School
School
Kelloggsville School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 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 Area
- What do homes cost in Flora Plat Area?
- The median home value in Flora Plat Area is about $275,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Flora Plat Area housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Flora Plat Area right now, and 37 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Flora Plat Area?
- Flora Plat Area is served by Kelloggsville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kelloggsville High School (4/10).
- Is Flora Plat Area walkable?
- Flora Plat Area scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
