Hales Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $242K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 3.8/10
Hales Plat is a small, eight-acre subdivision where modest homes cluster on tight lots—the kind of place where you notice the same truck parked on the same corner every morning. Homes here run around $235K, and the lots average just under a quarter acre, so there's not much distance between anybody's front porch and the street. A grocery store sits less than a mile away, and you're within a quick walk to a restaurant, plus there are forty-two more within a mile if you're in the mood to explore. Godwin Heights Public Schools serves the area. Downtown Grand Rapids is under nine minutes by car, which means the commute stays manageable without feeling remote. A transit stop is a two-minute walk, and three parks huddle within the neighborhood's radius—Hillcroft Park among them, fourteen minutes on foot. What sticks about Hales Plat isn't grandeur; it's proximity: everything you need either sits beside you or a short drive away.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Taquero Mucho: 3 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
$242K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 10 min walk
- Blissfield Homes Area Trail: 10 min walk
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Median home price in Hales Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,646/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Median Sale Price
$242K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
49
Median Lot Size
0.17 ac
0.13 ac – 0.27 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hillcroft Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Hales Plat
- What do homes cost in Hales Plat?
- The median home value in Hales Plat is about $242,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Hales Plat?
- Hales Plat is served by Godwin Heights Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is Hales Plat walkable?
- Hales Plat scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.