Subdivision

Ja Plat

Strong schools draw families here

Median $409K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 7.9/10

🏙️8 mito Downtown GR
🏞️22 mito Lake Michigan

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

🎓Schools
90

Bauerwood School

  • Elementary — 0.9 mi away
  • Jenison
  • 7 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$409K median

  • Based on 3yr sales
🏡Space & Property

14,815 sq ft avg lots

  • 25 homes
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7.9
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 10 rated schools nearby

Range: 7/10 to 9/10

School District: Jenison Public Schools

9Bauerwood SchoolElementary · K-06 · 488 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 0.9 mi
9Jenison High SchoolHigh · 08-12 · 1,495 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 0.9 mi
9Bursley SchoolElementary · K-06 · 411 students · 11:1 · Assigned · 3.0 mi
8Pinewood SchoolElementary · K-06 · 344 students · 14:1 · Assigned · 1.6 mi
8Rosewood SchoolElementary · K-06 · 505 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 2.3 mi
7Sandy Hill SchoolElementary · K-06 · 424 students · 13:1 · Assigned · 1.7 mi
7Jenison Junior High SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 752 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 0.9 mi

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

GR

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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.

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Data sources: parcels, sales, schools · Updated 6/21/2026