Hilsondale Plat
Room to spread out, great value
Median $325K·Walkability 2.1/10·Schools 4.2/10
Hilsondale Plat spans 22 acres with lots averaging just under 0.6 acres—tight enough that you're living shoulder-to-shoulder with neighbors, but not so cramped that you're staring into their windows. Homes here run around $588K, and the subdivision feeds into Kenowa Hills Public Schools. You're looking at a 15-minute drive into downtown Grand Rapids, which means commuting is real but reasonable. The nearest coffee shop sits about 2 miles away, a quick jaunt, while a full grocery run takes closer to 3.3 miles—the kind of distance that makes you plan your errands. Walker City Central Park is 1.2 miles out if you need green space, and there's a transit stop within a 7-minute walk, though the airport is pushing toward 31 minutes if you're catching a flight.
Why people love it here
25,574 sq ft avg lots
- 29 homes
$325K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Hilsondale Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,206/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$325K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
29
Median Lot Size
0.55 ac
0.42 ac – 1.0 ac
Homeowner Rate
86.2%
Principal residence
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Gas Station deli
+1 more
The Depot Cafe
Roasted
Walker City Central Park
Unnamed playground
Stafford Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Sand Creek Trail
Covell Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Johnson Park Launch
gym
3 Mile/Wilson (WB)
+1 more
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Hilsondale 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Hilsondale Plat home (around $325,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,162 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,162/mo | $57,644 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,489/mo | $66,367 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,598/mo | $69,283 |
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
Tallmadge Charter Township
Source: tallmadge.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Tallmadge Charter Township (partnership with City of Grand Rapids)
Township water in developed areas; rate studies with City of Grand Rapids; rural areas on wells.
Tallmadge Charter Township / Septic - individual
Limited township sewer; much of township on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Tallmadge · Source: tallmadge.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Hilsondale 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
Walker City Central Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Gas Station deli
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Interurban Depot Cafe
Restaurant
Rinaldi Pizza & Sub Shop
Restaurant
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(22)
+17 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Hilsondale Plat
- What do homes cost in Hilsondale Plat?
- The median home value in Hilsondale Plat is about $325,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hilsondale Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Hilsondale 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 Hilsondale Plat?
- Hilsondale Plat is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kenowa Hills High School (6/10).
- Is Hilsondale Plat walkable?
- Hilsondale Plat scores 2.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.