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.
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
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Irving J Bissell Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$17,108/mo

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS Consumer Access
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
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.