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Subdivision4.6 acres

Herman Plat

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️5 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
💰Home Values

$246K median

🎓Schools
37

Below average schools

  • Godwin Heights Public Schools
  • 36 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 7/10
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Tennyson Drive Southwest: 5 min drive
  • Lions Park: 6 min walk
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 5-acre community in Kent County offers a quiet residential setting with generous lot sizes averaging 0.18 acres, giving homeowners more space than typical urban neighborhoods. The area provides excellent transit connectivity with a perfect 10/10 rating, making commutes throughout Grand Rapids convenient. Daily life is enhanced by nearby amenities including 11 restaurants within walking distance and 6 grocery stores within a short drive, plus a coffee shop just steps away at 99 meters.

Outdoor recreation opportunities abound with Lions Park and four other parks within a mile, while water enthusiasts can access three boat launches within five miles and Battjes Lake just 2.7 miles away. Students attend Godwin Heights Public Schools, with the top-rated school in the district earning a 7/10 rating. This location works well for families seeking larger lots with good transit access, outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate nearby parks and water recreation, and anyone wanting a peaceful residential environment while staying connected to urban conveniences.

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$246K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

21

Median Lot Size

0.18 ac

0.15 ac – 0.21 ac

Homeowner Rate

66.94%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

3.7
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 36 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 7/10

School District: Godwin Heights Public Schools

5Godwin Heights Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 389 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
5Godwin Heights Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 689 students · 19:1 · 0.0 mi
NRWest Godwin ElementaryElementary · K-02 · 413 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Lions Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

2.7 mi

Nearby Subdivisions

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026