Haras Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $343K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 4.7/10
You'll notice right away that Haras Plat sits in a working pocket of West Michigan where things just get done—it's tucked into the 76th Street Industrial Park Plat Area, about 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, with quick access to Gerald R. Ford Airport when you need it. The subdivision itself is small and tight, just 4 acres with modest lot sizes around 0.18 acres each, and homes here run around $301K. What makes it genuinely practical is the bones: a transit stop sits just a two-minute walk away, groceries are within reach on foot, and you're surrounded by 60 restaurants within a mile—so there's real convenience without feeling cramped. Kentwood Public Schools serves the area, and an unnamed park is about a 10-minute walk if you want some green space. This is the kind of place where location and access matter more than acreage, and you get both.
Why people love it here
$343K median
- 2 recent sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Spectrum Health South Pavilion: 6 min walk
- 4 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Haras Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,330/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$343K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
16
Median Lot Size
0.16 ac
0.15 ac – 0.37 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Simple Fish
+1 more
Sunrise Coffee Co.
+1 more
Bar Down Grill
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
+1 more
Interurban Trail
M-6 Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Spectrum Health South Pavilion
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Haras 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 Haras Plat home (around $343,200) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,283 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,283/mo | $60,873 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,628/mo | $70,083 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,744/mo | $73,163 |
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
Byron Township
Source: byrontownship.org · 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 ~6,394 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA manages water/sewer; rural fringe on private well. 1381 84th St SE.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron Twps.
Services for Byron · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Haras 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
Unnamed park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Simple Fish
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisinse and Fried Chicken
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisine & Fried Chicken
Restaurant
RS convenience Store
Restaurant
Johnny's Pizza King
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
Foxtail Coffee Byron Center
Café
Foxtail Coffee Co.
Café
Sunrise Coffee Co.
Café
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
School
Blain School
Countryside Elementary School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
M-6 Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(4)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
KDL Library - Kentwood
Kentwood Library
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Haras Plat
- What do homes cost in Haras Plat?
- The median home value in Haras Plat is about $343,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Haras Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Haras 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 Haras Plat?
- Haras Plat is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Haras Plat walkable?
- Haras Plat scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.