Huizenga Plat
Walkable with great nature access
Median $329K·Walkability 7.8/10·Schools 7.0/10
You expect a subdivision to blend into the background, but Huizenga Plat—just six acres of modest lots averaging 0.35 acres—sits in the thick of things, with groceries and restaurants literally steps away and a transit stop equally close. Homes here run around $329K, and the location is genuinely convenient: downtown Grand Rapids is about 15 minutes, and over 200 restaurants sit within a mile, so you're not cooking every night unless you want to. The Grandville Public Schools district serves the area, and if you care about moving on foot, the fitness access scores well, though running errands on foot is more hit-or-miss. Heritage Park is an 11-minute walk away, Kenowa Lake sits 1.5 miles out, and the Grandville Launch boat ramp is two miles down the road—enough proximity to water that weekend trips aren't a production, but you're still rooted in a working, accessible neighborhood rather than marooned in one.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Near the water
- Kenowa Lake — 1.3 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- RiverTown Mall Trail: 6 min walk
- Heritage Park: 10 min bike
Grandville South Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
$329K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Huizenga Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,236/mo
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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Heritage Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
1.3 mi
Family Fare Supermarket
The Donut Conspiracy
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
QDOBA Mexican Eats
+1 more
Heritage Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Whispering Springs Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
RiverTown Mall Trail
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
44th/Wilson (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
+1 more
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Huizenga 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 →Est. Home Value
$329K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
8
Median Lot Size
0.34 ac
0.34 ac – 0.41 ac
Local Government · area-wide
City of Grandville
Source: cityofgrandville.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,306 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grandville Public Works (Grand Rapids regional supply)
City DPW handles distribution/billing; water sourced from Grand Rapids regional supply.
Resident-arranged private hauler
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Services for Grandville · Source: cityofgrandville.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Huizenga 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(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Noodles & Company
Restaurant
The Donut Conspiracy
Fast Food
Restaurant
Red Robin
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
QDOBA Mexican Eats
Bar
Rush Creek Bistro
Bar
Peppino's Pizzeria & Sports Grille | Jenison
Bar
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
Grandville Middle School
School
Grand View Elementary School
School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Rebuild Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
KENT TRAILS SPARTAN INDUSTRIAL TRAILHEAD Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Frequently asked about Huizenga Plat
- What do homes cost in Huizenga Plat?
- The median home value in Huizenga Plat is about $329,350. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Huizenga Plat?
- Huizenga Plat is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville South Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Huizenga Plat walkable?
- Huizenga Plat scores 7.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.