Homecrafters Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $295K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 4.1/10
Driving through Homecrafters Plat feels like stepping into a tight grid where three acres pack surprising density—0.15-acre lots stacked close enough that you can practically wave to neighbors across the street. It's a 9.9-minute shot to downtown Grand Rapids, so urban pull is real, but the neighborhood's true draw is the immediate texture: a restaurant is two minutes on foot, transit is an easy stroll, and forty-eight dining options sit within a mile, anchored by Division Avenue's string of taquerias and Latin American spots. Grocery shopping takes six minutes to reach, and if you need to clear your head, Paris Park is an eight-minute walk away. Homes here run around $300K and sit within Garfield Park, served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. The walkability score reflects the reality—strong for eating and transit, less convenient for running errands—but that's the trade-off of a compact plat wedged into an older, denser neighborhood where the streetscape matters more than a single business district.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Eastern/Ottillia (SB): 5 min walk
- 18 places within a 10 min walk
$295K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Paris Park: 9 min walk
- Seymour Park: 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Homecrafters Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,003/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
Ken's Fruit Market
+1 more
Little Caesars
+1 more
Sip Coffee and Cocktails
+1 more
The Derby
+1 more
Paris Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Eastern/Ottillia (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Median Sale Price
$295K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
17
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
0.12 ac – 0.36 ac
Expected Rent
$1,275/mo
$1,125 – $1,425 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Paris Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Based on 23 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Homecrafters 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 Homecrafters Plat home (around $295,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,987 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,987/mo | $52,988 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,287/mo | $60,988 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,388/mo | $63,677 |
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.
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Homecrafters 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.
🛒 Grocery(30)
Grocery Store
Bedollas
Grocery Store
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Fast Food
J Burger n Wings
Restaurant
Eastern Deli LLC
Restaurant
Wing Heaven
Restaurant
Burton Village BBQ Company
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
School
Dickinson School
Saint Francis Xavier School
River City Scholars Charter Academy
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Homecrafters Plat
- What do homes cost in Homecrafters Plat?
- The median home value in Homecrafters Plat is about $295,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Homecrafters Plat?
- Homecrafters Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Homecrafters Plat walkable?
- Homecrafters Plat scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.