Irving J Bissell Plat
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $2.5M·Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 8.8/10
Irving J Bissell Plat sits within the Mary M. Bonnells Sub. Area as a 9-acre subdivision where lots average 0.63 acres—enough breathing room without sprawl—and homes run around $1.9M. Downtown Grand Rapids is just over 10 minutes away, which means you're close enough for work or dinner without feeling tethered to the grid; the airport lands 17 minutes out. Hodenpyl Woods is a four-minute walk if you want to actually leave the house, and Reeds Lake sits half a mile down the road, though the real anchor here is access: 78 restaurants within a mile, 30 grocery stores within two, and a grocery in an 11-minute walk. Students here feed into East Grand Rapids Public Schools, and transit access is about a 10-minute walk away if you need it. The subdivision's name carries its own small-town weight—named after Irving J Bissell himself, one of those quietly consequential people West Michigan tends to forget.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Reeds Lake within walking distance
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 3 min walk
- Hodenpyl Woods Trail: 3 min walk
East Grand Rapids Middle School
- Middle — 0.7 mi away
- East Grand Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
$2.5M median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Irving J Bissell Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$17,108/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hodenpyl Woods
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
0.3 mi
Recent Sale Price
$2.5M
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
3
Median Lot Size
0.34 ac
0.12 ac – 0.56 ac
Expected Rent
$2,250/mo
$1,975 – $2,525 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Rose's
+1 more
MIX
Big Bob's Pizza
+1 more
Hodenpyl Woods
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Reeds Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Wealthy/Croswell (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
+1 more
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Irving J Bissell 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 Irving J Bissell Plat home (around $2,520,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $453k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $16,974 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $16,974/mo | $452,640 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $19,537/mo | $520,980 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $20,398/mo | $543,950 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
City of East Grand Rapids
Source: eastgrmi.gov · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of East Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids wholesale supply)
City operates distribution; water purchased wholesale from Grand Rapids.
Resident-arranged private hauler (city-listed contractors)
City lists approved trash/lawn contractors; residents arrange.
East Grand Rapids Department of Public Safety
Combined public safety (police/fire), 770 Lakeside Dr SE.
Services for East Grand Rapids · Source: eastgrmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Irving J Bissell 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(29)
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
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🍕 Restaurants(6)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Bowdie's Chophouse
Restaurant
Molly's Cafe & Deli
Restaurant
Hoshi Hoshi
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
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🏫 Schools(29)
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💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
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🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
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🚴 Trails(5)
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⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(10)
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👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
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📚 Libraries(11)
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Frequently asked about Irving J Bissell Plat
- What do homes cost in Irving J Bissell Plat?
- The median home value in Irving J Bissell Plat is about $2,520,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Irving J Bissell Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Irving J Bissell 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 Irving J Bissell Plat?
- Irving J Bissell Plat is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Breton Downs School (9/10).
- Is Irving J Bissell Plat walkable?
- Irving J Bissell Plat scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.