Jansma Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $275K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 5.0/10
Jansma Plat sits five acres in the North End, where the daily rhythm centers on quick access rather than isolation. Downtown Grand Rapids is under ten minutes away by car, and a transit stop lands just a two-minute walk from here—which means errands don't eat your whole afternoon. Aberdeen Park is a five-minute walk, and you've got four parks within a mile total. The neighborhood runs dense with purpose: thirty restaurants within walking distance, eighteen grocery stores within two miles, and the Grand River boat launch at Comstock Riverside Park is about a mile and a half south.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Aberdeen Park: 6 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 10 min walk
$275K median
- Assessor estimate
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Jansma Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,865/mo
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Based on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Aberdeen Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Est. Home Value
$275K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
28
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
0.12 ac – 0.13 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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616 Batter Mix
+1 more
Kobold's Kitchen
+1 more
Tap
+1 more
Aberdeen Park
Aberdeen Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
Fuller/Aberdeen (SB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Jansma 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.
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Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Jansma 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(28)
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Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
616 Batter Mix
Restaurant
616 Kabob Stop – Authentic Mediterranean Grill & Burgers in Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Fast Food
Mr fry fish and chicken
Restaurant
Fast Food
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
Tap
Bar
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
Vinny's bar
Bar
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Wellerwood School
Kent Hills School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Jansma Plat
- What do homes cost in Jansma Plat?
- The median home value in Jansma Plat is about $274,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Jansma Plat?
- Jansma Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Jansma Plat walkable?
- Jansma Plat scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.