Katerberg Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $293K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 8.7/10
Most people expect a platted subdivision to feel generic—uniform lots, indistinguishable streets, the kind of place you pass through. Katerberg Plat is different: five acres of modest, closely-spaced homes tucked into the Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area, just eleven minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here run around two hundred ninety-three thousand dollars, and lot sizes average a sixth of an acre, which means neighbors are genuinely near—the kind of proximity that either makes or breaks a block. Crahen Valley Park sits a mile away, and the nearest coffee shop and restaurants are under two miles, so you're not stranded, but you're not in the thick of things either.
Why people love it here
Northern High School
- High — 1.0 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$293K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Katerberg Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,989/mo
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Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$293K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
107
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
0.11 ac – 1.4 ac
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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James & Shirley Balk Café
+1 more
Golden Eagle Café
+1 more
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1
Crahen Valley Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
East Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Crahen Valley Township Park Trails
dog_park
Ada Township Trails
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
+1 more
Pure Barre
+1 more
Leffingwell/Leonard (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Miller Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+2 more
Crime in Katerberg 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,374 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Katerberg 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
Crahen Valley Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
James & Shirley Balk Café
Restaurant
Cornerstone Junction Pizza and Subs
Restaurant
Fugi Yama
Restaurant
Fuji Yama Asian Bistro
Restaurant
Morning Belle
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
Gravity Taphouse + Grille
Pub
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1
Bar
Noco Provisions
Bar
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Lincoln School
Northern Trails 5/6 school
Forest Hills Northern
Collins School
NorthPointe Christian Middle/High School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Ada Township Trails
Bike Path
Ada Township Trails
Bike Path
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Bike Path
+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(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Katerberg Plat
- What do homes cost in Katerberg Plat?
- The median home value in Katerberg Plat is about $292,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Katerberg Plat?
- Katerberg Plat is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern High School (9/10).
- Is Katerberg Plat walkable?
- Katerberg Plat scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.