Goebel Plat
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $360K·Walkability 3.4/10·Schools 8.4/10
Early evening light catches the brick and spreads across Goebel Plat's one-acre lots, which feel genuinely spacious in a way that matters—room to breathe without feeling remote. The subdivision sits within the Country Brook Estates Area, a 22-acre pocket where homes run around $632K and the overall feel is residential but not isolated; downtown Grand Rapids is about 19 minutes away, and Gerald R. Ford airport is even closer at 15. Three parks sit within a mile, including an unnamed one that's a 10-minute walk, and the grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee shops scattered throughout the area—18 restaurants alone within a mile—mean you're genuinely close to what you need without the plat feeling thin or commercial. Kids attend Forest Hills Public Schools, and if you're into the water, Ada's boat launch on the Grand River is 2.4 miles away. The real appeal, though, lands in that breathing room: acre-plus lots where you can actually see sky and land, not just houses stacked tight.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 2.3 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
1.2 acre avg lots
- 18 homes
$360K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Goebel Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,444/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$360K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
18
Median Lot Size
1.0 ac
0.35 ac – 2.2 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harvest Health Foods
+1 more
The Gathering Place Restaurant
+1 more
Jamnbean Coffee Company
JT's Pizza & Spirits
+1 more
Cascade Burton Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Walden Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Goebel 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 Goebel Plat home (around $360,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,394 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,394/mo | $63,852 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,757/mo | $73,514 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,878/mo | $76,745 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Cascade Charter Township
Source: cascadetwp.com · unconfirmed
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,397 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Township/Grand Rapids regional water (developed); private well rural
Municipal water in developed corridors; rural on well.
Municipal sewer (developed); individual septic rural
Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services / community policing agreement with Ada & Grand Rapids Twps.
Services for Cascade · Source: cascadetwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Goebel 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cascade Burton Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(10)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
Frosty Boy of Cascade
Restaurant
Restaurant
First Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(23)
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
Tacos El Cuñado Cascade
Bar
+20 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(10)
Forest Hills School
Goldfish Swim School
School
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Goebel Plat
- What do homes cost in Goebel Plat?
- The median home value in Goebel Plat is about $360,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Goebel Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Goebel Plat right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Goebel Plat?
- Goebel Plat is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Goebel Plat walkable?
- Goebel Plat scores 3.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.