Groen Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $268K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 3.8/10
What keeps you here is the space—lots averaging just under a fifth of an acre, packed tight enough that you're never isolated but loose enough that you actually have a yard. It's a ten-acre subdivision in the Woodview Plat Area, and the bones are simple: residential, walkable to a coffee shop in six minutes, a restaurant in nine. Lions Park sits right next door, and there are six parks within a mile if you need a quick escape. Downtown Grand Rapids is less than nine minutes away, so you're close enough to grab dinner or catch something without committing your whole evening to the drive. Homes here run around $259K. The nearest grocery is a bit farther at 1.2 miles, but forty-two stores exist within two miles if you're willing to shop around. Vestaburg Community Schools handles the district side. A transit stop is practically at your doorstep, and with forty-eight restaurants within walking distance, you've got options without feeling hemmed in.
Why people love it here
$268K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Clyde Park/Marcia (SB): 2 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Lions Park: 7 min walk
- 40th street Park: 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Groen Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,816/mo
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Median Sale Price
$268K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
42
Median Lot Size
0.18 ac
0.18 ac – 0.28 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Big Top Market
+1 more
Far East Restaurant
+1 more
Seoul Market Cafe
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
+1 more
Lions Park
+1 more
Oriole Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Tennyson Drive Southwest
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Anytime Fitness
+1 more
Clyde Park/Marcia (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lions Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Vestaburg Community Schools
Crime in Groen 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 Groen Plat home (around $267,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,779 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,779/mo | $47,446 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,048/mo | $54,625 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,138/mo | $57,026 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Groen 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)
Big Top Market
Grocery Store
J & R Liquor
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(17)
Garciastreetdogs
Restaurant
Far East Restaurant
Restaurant
Chicken N Eggroll
Restaurant
Serenity Life Cafe
Restaurant
Mega Tacos
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
Bar
Manny's Bar and Grill
Bar
GringoDog's Dog House
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Saint John Vianney School
West Godwin Elementary School
School
AnchorPoint Christian School / West Michigan Lutheran High School
School
Oriole Park Elementary School
School
Wyoming Intermediate School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(8)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Blissfield Homes Area Trail
Bike Path
+5 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Groen Plat
- What do homes cost in Groen Plat?
- The median home value in Groen Plat is about $267,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Groen Plat?
- Groen Plat is served by Vestaburg Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is Groen Plat walkable?
- Groen Plat scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.