Karmic Plat No. 1
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $235K·Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 4.6/10
The one thing to know: you're a two-minute walk from dinner, and downtown Grand Rapids is seven minutes away. Karmic Plat No. 1 sits in Creston, where Plainfield Avenue's restaurant and retail corridor runs thick—84 restaurants within a mile means you can try somewhere new without much deliberation. Homes here run around $203K, and the subdivision itself is small and tight at four acres with average lots of 0.14 acres each.
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Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.7 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$235K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Leonard/Northfield (WB): 6 min walk
- 9 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Karmic Plat No. 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,595/mo
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Based on 25 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$235K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
9
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
0.12 ac – 0.24 ac
Expected Rent
$1,725/mo
$1,525 – $1,925 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
U Save Mart
+1 more
Vitale's Italian Restaurant
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids
+1 more
Sweet Street Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
Leonard/Northfield (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Karmic Plat No. 1 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 Karmic Plat No. 1 home (around $235,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,583 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,583/mo | $42,211 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,822/mo | $48,583 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,902/mo | $50,726 |
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 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 Karmic Plat No. 1 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
Sweet Street Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Restaurant
Balls Dogs
Restaurant
Mai's Thai
Restaurant
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
Biggby Coffee
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Kent Hills School
Kendall School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Karmic Plat No. 1
- What do homes cost in Karmic Plat No. 1?
- The median home value in Karmic Plat No. 1 is about $235,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Karmic Plat No. 1?
- Karmic Plat No. 1 is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Karmic Plat No. 1 walkable?
- Karmic Plat No. 1 scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.