Karel Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $289K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 3.3/10
Driving through Karel Plat feels like rolling into someone's weekend project—three acres of modest lots (averaging a quarter-acre each) where homes cluster tight and the whole thing breathes like a real neighborhood, not a developer's fever dream. You're about twelve minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which matters if you work there; a coffee shop sits 1.2 miles away, but a restaurant is just an eight-minute walk, and there are thirty-six more within a mile if you get restless. The nearest transit stop is seven minutes on foot. Homes here run around $289K, and you've got four parks within a mile—Kellogg Woods Park is a nine-minute walk if your kids need to burn off energy. The lot sizes mean you're not exactly spreading out, but you're also not stacked on top of anyone. It's the kind of place where you've got amenities without the sprawl, and enough access to the city that you're not marooned. The Grand River Preparatory High School district covers the area, and you're part of the larger Pine Creek Estates Area, which has the bones of something intentional.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- East-West Trail: 7 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
$289K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Karel Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,960/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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+1 more
KFC
+1 more
Bambu Dessert Drinks
+1 more
Bar Down Grill
+1 more
Kellogg Woods Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Van Singel Lake
Unnamed beach
East-West Trail
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Eastern/52nd (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Est. Home Value
$289K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
9
Median Lot Size
0.24 ac
0.23 ac – 0.24 ac
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 4/10
School District: Grand River Preparatory High School
Crime in Karel 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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,394 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Karel 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Kellogg Woods Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
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Grocery Store
Tamu Tamu Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Victoria
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
China City
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Burger King
Fast Food
Retro Indian Grill
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
Bar Down Grill
Bar
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
Lucky Strike Grand Rapids
Bar
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Kelloggsville School
School
Central Kelloggsville Elementary School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Karel Plat
- What do homes cost in Karel Plat?
- The median home value in Karel Plat is about $288,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Karel Plat?
- Karel Plat is served by Grand River Preparatory High School. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kelloggsville High School (4/10).
- Is Karel Plat walkable?
- Karel Plat scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.