Jade poortenga
Local Expert
Garbow Plat
Explore Garbow Plat — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
Median $391K·Walk Score 2.6/10·Schools 10.0/10
“Great schools with outdoor access”
Questions? Ask Jade
Grand Rapids Real Estate Co
Lake life
- Campau Lake within walking distance
- 1 park within 1 mile
- Campau Lake: 8 min bike
- Ruehs Park: 4 min drive
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Caledonia
- 1 rated school in district
$391K median
- 1 recent sale
What catches people off-guard about Garbow Plat is how water-centric it feels despite being a small, 14-acre subdivision—Kettle Lake sits just a tenth of a mile away, and Campau Lake's public access and boat launch are close enough for a quick morning run. Homes average 0.45 acres, run around $515K, and the area feeds into Caledonia Community Schools. An 18-restaurant corridor within a mile means dinner is a 5-minute walk, though the nearest grocery requires a 3.9-mile drive.
“I worked with Jade Poortenga when we were buying our first home on Washington Avenue. She was super patient with all our questions, even the silly ones. Every time we called or texted, she responded right away. It felt like she was always i…”— DarinRead all 1 reviews of Jade →
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Garbow Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,651/mo

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS Consumer Access
Your Budget in Garbow Plat
Median home price: $390,500
See homes that fit your budget
Your budget of $284,976 works for starter homes and condos in this area
Tip: A lower down payment or first-time buyer programs could help you get here sooner.
Car loans, student loans, credit cards, etc.
1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Nearby Schools
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Environment & Amenities
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Campau Lake Public Access
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
1
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Campau Lake
0.5 mi
1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast