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Subdivision5.4 acres

Jansma Plat

Surrounded by nature

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 4 parks within 1 mile
  • Huff Park Short/Long Loop: 4 min drive
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 6 min drive
💰Home Values

$275K median

🎓Schools
53

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 26 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🛝Walk to a playground

This compact 5-acre area offers a quiet residential setting with generous lot sizes averaging 0.13 acres, providing residents with more space than typical urban neighborhoods. The community maintains a balanced mix of owner-occupied homes and rentals, creating a stable residential environment. With excellent transit access and Aberdeen Park nearby, along with three other parks within a mile, outdoor recreation is easily accessible. Soft Water Lake sits just over a mile away, and three boat launches within five miles make it appealing for water enthusiasts.

Daily conveniences include five restaurants within walking distance and grocery shopping within a reasonable drive. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the area's top-rated school earning strong marks. The location works particularly well for families seeking larger lots and outdoor access while maintaining connections to Grand Rapids' urban amenities, as well as commuters who value excellent transit options.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Aberdeen Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

4

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

1.2 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$275K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

28

Median Lot Size

0.13 ac

0.12 ac – 0.39 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

5.3
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 26 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
4Aberdeen SchoolElementary · PK-08 · 234 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026