Hightree Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $283K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 3.3/10
Hightree Plat sits in the Flora Plat Area, where tree-lined streets feed into a landscape of modest homes and open sky—the kind of West Michigan geography where you're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a thirteen-minute drive gets you there, yet far enough to breathe. Five acres carved into quarter-acre lots, each one enough ground to plant something or just let the grass grow without apology. Homes run around $257K, and they're the kind of place where you can see your neighbors' rooflines without feeling crowded.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- CVS Pharmacy: 8 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
$283K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Hightree Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,924/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
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KFC
+1 more
Bambu Dessert Drinks
+1 more
Bar Down Grill
+1 more
Kellogg Woods Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Van Singel Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
East-West Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Eastern/52nd (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Recent Sale Price
$283K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
15
Median Lot Size
0.24 ac
0.22 ac – 0.27 ac
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 4/10
School District: Grand River Preparatory High School
Crime in Hightree 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 Hightree Plat home (around $283,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,885 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,885/mo | $50,275 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,171/mo | $57,882 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,266/mo | $60,426 |
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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,468 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Hightree 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
Kellogg Woods Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
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Grocery Store
Tamu Tamu Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Victoria
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
China City
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Burger King
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
Bar Down Grill
Bar
Despecho Sports Bar
Bar
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Hightree Plat
- What do homes cost in Hightree Plat?
- The median home value in Hightree Plat is about $283,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hightree Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Hightree 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 Hightree Plat?
- Hightree Plat is served by Grand River Preparatory High School. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kelloggsville High School (4/10).
- Is Hightree Plat walkable?
- Hightree Plat scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.