J & G Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $303K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 4.5/10
You're standing on the West Side of Grand Rapids, where older bungalows line quiet cul-de-sacs and the industrial bones of a furniture-era neighborhood still hold the shape of streets built for working people. Downtown is eight minutes away by car; the airport, less than half an hour. Richmond Park is a ten-minute walk, and you've got dozens of restaurants and groceries close enough that errands don't feel like expeditions. This stretch sits in West Grand, where the character hasn't gentrified into something unrecognizable—it's just become more intentional.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 2.1 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$303K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Little Caesars: 7 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in J & G Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,054/mo
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Based on 27 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$303K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
9
Median Lot Size
0.16 ac
0.16 ac – 0.16 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Little Caesars
+1 more
Wildroast Coffee Co
+1 more
Play Station Pub
+1 more
Richmond Park
+1 more
Richmond Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Leonard/Frederick (EB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in J & G 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 J & G Plat home (around $302,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,012 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,012/mo | $53,654 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,316/mo | $61,772 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,418/mo | $64,487 |
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.
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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 J & G 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
Richmond Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Fast Food
DiPiazza's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Los Mariscos de Pancho
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Villa Maria School
Harrison Park Academy
Stocking School
West Side Christian School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 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(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about J & G Plat
- What do homes cost in J & G Plat?
- The median home value in J & G Plat is about $302,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve J & G Plat?
- J & G Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is J & G Plat walkable?
- J & G Plat scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.