Green Acres Plat
Easy outdoor access
Walkability 4.5/10·Schools 3.0/10
The wooden Amplifier at nearby Plaster Creek—that giant megaphone angled toward the water to catch the sound of rustling leaves and flowing creek—is the kind of thing that makes you realize this corner of Ken-O-Sha Park takes its green space seriously. Green Acres Plat sits within walking distance of that trail system, where 11 acres of mid-century ranch homes anchor a neighborhood that feels genuinely suburban but stays connected to the city. Downtown Grand Rapids is just over 11 minutes away, and the airport about 17.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Plaster Creek: 14 min walk
- Plaster Creek Trail: 14 min walk
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Plaster Creek
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
+1 more
My Kitchen
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
Twisted Bull
Plaster Creek
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Eastern/32nd (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Vista Charter Academy
Crime in Green Acres 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 →Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$587K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$147K
Median
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
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 Green Acres 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)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
My Kitchen
Restaurant
Takerita Mexican Mix
Restaurant
Phở Ánh Trăng Restaurant
Restaurant
Grand Rapids Wing Company
Restaurant
Atlantic Fish Market
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
School
Ken-O-Sha Park School
Godwin Heights Middle School
School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Green Acres Plat
- What schools serve Green Acres Plat?
- Green Acres Plat is served by Vista Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Green Acres Plat walkable?
- Green Acres Plat scores 4.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.