Jade poortenga
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Garbow Plat
Great schools with outdoor access
Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 10.0/10
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.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Campau Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Campau Lake: 8 min bike
- Ruehs Park: 4 min drive
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Campau Lake Public Access
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Campau Lake
0.3 mi
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Frequently asked about Garbow Plat
- What schools serve Garbow Plat?
- Garbow Plat is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Garbow Plat walkable?
- Garbow Plat scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.