Ja Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $409K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 7.9/10
Ja Plat sits in the 36th Avenue & Bauer Road Area, an 11-acre subdivision where homes hover around $661K and lots average a third of an acre—tight enough to keep things compact, spacious enough to breathe. Downtown Grand Rapids is 17.5 minutes south; Gerald R. Ford airport sits 32.8 minutes east. The nearest grocery is 1.5 miles away (and six more within two), while restaurants and coffee sit just beyond that radius. Bend Area Open Space is a 15-minute walk if you want green space without driving. Homes here feed into Jenison Public Schools. This is the kind of place where you're close enough to the city to reach it without thinking, but far enough out that suburban rhythm is the default.
Why people love it here
Bauerwood School
- Elementary — 0.9 mi away
- Jenison
- 7 rated schools in district
$409K median
- Based on 3yr sales
14,815 sq ft avg lots
- 25 homes
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Median home price in Ja Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,778/mo

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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$409K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
25
Median Lot Size
0.32 ac
0.26 ac – 0.52 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Frequently asked about Ja Plat
- What do homes cost in Ja Plat?
- The median home value in Ja Plat is about $409,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Ja Plat?
- Ja Plat is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bauerwood School (9/10).
- Is Ja Plat walkable?
- Ja Plat scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.