Heritage Commons Plat No. 1
Walkable and connected
Median $236K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 4.0/10
This six-acre subdivision sits three and a half minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means your morning commute won't eat your life—a small mercy in a place where the real action happens closer to home. The lots run about a tenth of an acre each, dense enough to feel like you're part of something, spare enough that you're not stacked on top of your neighbors. Median homes here sell around $321K, and you'll find a coffee shop or restaurant within a three-minute walk, which matters more than it sounds when you're living on six acres. Transit stops are literally steps away, and Mooney Park sits two minutes on foot if your kids need grass and swing sets without ceremony. The surrounding area has been the focus of serious community work—Seeds of Promise, a resident-led initiative, has spent two decades on housing repair and neighborhood improvement, and it shows in the bones of the place. Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center serves the schools here, and if you need water access, Butterworth Park Launch is about a mile and a half down the road.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Mooney Park: 3 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
$236K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 125 parks within 1 mile
- Mooney Park: 3 min walk
- Pleasant Park: 8 min walk
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Median home price in Heritage Commons Plat No. 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,604/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
The Bere Store
+1 more
Subway
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails
+1 more
Mooney Park
+1 more
Mel Trotter Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Jefferson/Logan (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Recent Sale Price
$236K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
45
Median Lot Size
3777 sq ft
2535 sq ft – 0.44 ac
Expected Rent
$1,550/mo
$1,375 – $1,725 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mooney Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
125
within 1 mile
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Crime in Heritage Commons Plat No. 1 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 Heritage Commons Plat No. 1 home (around $236,250) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,591 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,591/mo | $42,435 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,832/mo | $48,842 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,912/mo | $50,995 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Homeowners Association
Heritage Commons Association
Managed by Self-managed nonprofit HOA
Source: heritagecommons.org
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Heritage Commons Plat No. 1 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)
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Grocery Store
Fannies Corner
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(21)
Jamaican Dave's
Restaurant
Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
Restaurant
Burger King
Restaurant
Tacos El Cuñado at the Downtown Market
Restaurant
+16 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
House Rules Board Game Lounge
Restaurant
Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails
Bar
Eastern Kille Wealthy
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Vandenberg School
Morris School
Grand Rapids High School
School
Madison Park School
Covenant Christian High School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 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
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Heritage Commons Plat No. 1
- What do homes cost in Heritage Commons Plat No. 1?
- The median home value in Heritage Commons Plat No. 1 is about $236,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Heritage Commons Plat No. 1 housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Heritage Commons Plat No. 1 right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Heritage Commons Plat No. 1?
- Heritage Commons Plat No. 1 is served by Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Heritage Commons Plat No. 1 walkable?
- Heritage Commons Plat No. 1 scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.