Jordans Plat
Urban energy, solid value
Median $207K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 3.8/10
If you're heading to Jordans Plat, the first thing to know is that you're eight acres of compact, sensible living just nine minutes from downtown Grand Rapids—close enough to the city that you're not sacrificing access, far enough that the subdivision itself feels like its own small neighborhood. Lot sizes average a quarter-acre, which means you're getting genuine proximity to urban amenities without the urban price tag. The real draw here is what's within arm's reach: a transit stop is steps away, restaurants cluster nearby, and South Lawn Park sits about an 11-minute walk off, with three other parks within a mile. Grocery shopping takes 12 minutes on foot, and you've got 24 restaurants and 54 grocery stores within a couple of miles—enough variety that you're not relying on any single option. Kids attend Godwin Heights Public Schools, and the location gives you a straightforward 17-minute drive to Gerald R. Ford Airport when you need it. This is the part of Roselawn Park Area that actually works: small enough to feel coherent, dense enough that you're not stranded.
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Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
$207K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min walk
- Roselawn Park Area Trail: 8 min walk
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Median home price in Jordans Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,407/mo
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J & R Liquor
+1 more
India Town
+1 more
The Stray
Manny's Bar and Grill
+1 more
South Lawn Park
+1 more
Home Acres Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Division/Jordan (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Median Sale Price
$207K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
39
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
4134 sq ft – 0.32 ac
Expected Rent
$2,200/mo
$1,925 – $2,450 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
South Lawn Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Godwin Heights Public Schools
Crime in Jordans 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 Jordans Plat home (around $207,250) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $37k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,396 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,396/mo | $37,226 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,607/mo | $42,846 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,678/mo | $44,736 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,468 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Jordans 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(30)
J & R Liquor
Grocery Store
Supermercado Mexico - Division
Grocery Store
Kim Nhung Superstore
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(17)
India Town
Restaurant
Motherland Foods
Restaurant
Fast Food
G's Grill
Restaurant
El Gallo Giro
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Manny's Bar and Grill
Bar
GringoDog's Dog House
Bar
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Godwin Heights Middle School
School
Godwin Heights High School
School
Godwin Heights North School
South Godwin School
AnchorPoint Christian School / West Michigan Lutheran High School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(8)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Roselawn Park Area Trail
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Jordans Plat
- What do homes cost in Jordans Plat?
- The median home value in Jordans Plat is about $207,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Jordans Plat?
- Jordans Plat is served by Godwin Heights Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is Jordans Plat walkable?
- Jordans Plat scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.