Forest Farm Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $519K·Walkability 3.3/10·Schools 8.4/10
You're just off the tree line on the east side of Engle Heights Area, where Forest Farm Plat sits on about 4 acres of platted lots averaging just under 0.4 acres each. It's the kind of space where you've got room to breathe but you're not driving 20 minutes to grab coffee—the nearest shop is less than a mile away, and there are 156 restaurants within a mile if you're tired of cooking. Homes here run around $519K, and they're fed by Ridge Park Charter Academy.
Why people love it here
$519K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Abbeydale Estates Area Trail: 6 min bike
- Unnamed bike path: 6 min bike
16,505 sq ft avg lots
- 8 homes
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Median home price in Forest Farm Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,521/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Ridge Park Charter Academy
Est. Home Value
$519K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
8
Median Lot Size
0.37 ac
0.26 ac – 0.51 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northeast Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aldi
Gander's
+1 more
Sam's Club Cafe
+1 more
Ganders | Restaurant & Lounge
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
Abbeydale Estates Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
28th/4155 28th (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Forest Farm 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.
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Solar potential
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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
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🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Restaurant
Fuji Buffet and Grill
Restaurant
Gander's
Restaurant
Smokey Bones
Restaurant
The Wing Experience
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Sam's Club Cafe
Café
Baker's Beanery
Café
Baker Book House - Christian Book Store
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(27)
Ganders | Restaurant & Lounge
Bar
Broad Leaf Brewery + Spirits, featuring Pickleball Social
Restaurant
AMF Eastbrook Lanes
Bar
+24 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Martin School
Our Savior Lutheran School
School
Goldfish Swim School
Forest Hills School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
Abbeydale Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Forest Farm Plat
- What do homes cost in Forest Farm Plat?
- The median home value in Forest Farm Plat is about $518,700. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Forest Farm Plat?
- Forest Farm Plat is served by Ridge Park Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Meadow Brook Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Forest Farm Plat walkable?
- Forest Farm Plat scores 3.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.