Glendale Plat
Urban energy, solid value
Median $240K·Walkability 7.4/10·Schools 3.8/10
What surprises people about Glendale Plat is how much it packs into five acres—modest lots, real walkability, and a price tag around $239K that doesn't demand a second mortgage. You're minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and roughly twenty minutes from the airport, so the commute doesn't eat your life, yet you're far enough out that you're not paying city prices for city problems. Hillcroft Park sits a short walk away, and three parks total anchor the immediate neighborhood, making outdoor space feel abundant without the yard-work theater of a sprawling lot. A coffee shop is twelve minutes on foot, and thirty-six restaurants within a mile mean you're not cooking every night unless you want to—which, in a subdivision this close-knit, is actually saying something. Transit stops are steps away, the Godwin Heights Public Schools serve the area, and grocery options abound within two miles. It's the kind of place where you get real community without isolation, convenience without pretense.
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Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
$240K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 7 min walk
- Blissfield Homes Area Trail: 7 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Glendale Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,631/mo
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Supermercado Mexico - Division
+1 more
Talavera Mexican Restaurant
+1 more
7-Eleven
GringoDog's Dog House
+1 more
Hillcroft Park
+1 more
Hillcroft Park Playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Division/34th (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Recent Sale Price
$240K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
20
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
0.11 ac – 0.33 ac
Expected Rent
$1,550/mo
$1,350 – $1,725 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hillcroft Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Godwin Heights Public Schools
Crime in Glendale 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 Glendale Plat home (around $240,250) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,618 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,618/mo | $43,154 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,863/mo | $49,669 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,945/mo | $51,859 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 ~6,468 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Glendale 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(30)
Supermercado Mexico - Division
Grocery Store
J & R Liquor
Grocery Store
Tiendita las Jarochas
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Mi Tierra El Salvador
Restaurant
Talavera Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
Tacon Madre
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Burritos 2 Go
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
GringoDog's Dog House
Bar
Manny's Bar and Grill
Bar
La Terapia Bar & Lounge
Bar
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Godwin Heights North School
Godwin Heights High School
School
Godwin Heights Middle School
School
AnchorPoint Christian School / West Michigan Lutheran High School
School
West Godwin Elementary School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Blissfield Homes Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Glendale Plat
- What do homes cost in Glendale Plat?
- The median home value in Glendale Plat is about $240,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Glendale Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Glendale Plat right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Glendale Plat?
- Glendale Plat is served by Godwin Heights Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is Glendale Plat walkable?
- Glendale Plat scores 7.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.