Germeraad Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $340K·Walkability 3.9/10·Schools 4.3/10
Golden hour hits this stretch of Richmond-Oakleigh just right, when the afternoon light filters through the mature trees lining the quieter streets around Germeraad Plat. Spread across 5 acres with lots averaging just under half an acre, this small subdivision sits on the west side where you're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (about 12 minutes by car) but far enough removed to breathe—homes here run around $295K and lean toward the kind of mid-century character and newer builds that define the neighborhood. A restaurant is literally steps away, and you've got a dozen more within a mile if you want options, while Blandford Nature Center is a 12-minute walk when you're after something quieter than a meal out. Transit access is right there too, and Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. The Gerald R. Ford airport sits about half an hour east, so weekend trips aren't a hassle.
Why people love it here
$340K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Fred Meijer Standale Trail: 6 min bike
- The Highlands: 3 min drive
19,889 sq ft avg lots
- 9 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Germeraad Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,308/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$340K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
9
Median Lot Size
0.38 ac
3141 sq ft – 1.4 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Blandford Nature Center
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Walker Roadhouse
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Alfano's Pub and Ristorante
+1 more
The Highlands
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Leonard/Lamont (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Germeraad 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 Germeraad Plat home (around $340,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,261 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,261/mo | $60,305 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,604/mo | $69,430 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,718/mo | $72,481 |
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 ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Germeraad 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.
🛒 Grocery(27)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Walker Roadhouse
Restaurant
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Shawmut Hills School
West Side Christian School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Germeraad Plat
- What do homes cost in Germeraad Plat?
- The median home value in Germeraad Plat is about $340,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Germeraad Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Germeraad 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 Germeraad Plat?
- Germeraad Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Germeraad Plat walkable?
- Germeraad Plat scores 3.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.