Keiser Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $225K·Walkability 4.9/10·Schools 3.8/10
Living in Keiser Plat means waking up on a 5-acre plot where your commute to downtown Grand Rapids is under 9 minutes—close enough that you're not spending your life in traffic, far enough that the neighborhood breathes. The subdivision's modest lot sizes (about 0.2 acres each) create the kind of density that makes walkable errands actually work: a coffee shop is an 8-minute walk, the nearest park a 5-minute stroll, and you've got 36 restaurants within a mile when you don't feel like cooking. Homes here run around $245,000, which buys solid middle ground—close to Godwin Heights Public Schools and situated in the Homecrest Area, a location that doesn't ask you to choose between convenience and having actual space around your house. Gerald R. Ford Airport is about 20 minutes away if you travel frequently, and a transit stop sits a 6-minute walk from most addresses.
Why people love it here
$225K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Hillcroft Park: 7 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 6 min bike
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Keiser Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,527/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$225K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
21
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
0.12 ac – 0.39 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hillcroft Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
+1 more
Brad's Bag O' Sewer Pasta
+1 more
7-Eleven
La Terapia Bar & Lounge
+1 more
Hillcroft Park
+1 more
Hillcroft Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Tennyson Drive Southwest
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Anytime Fitness
Clyde Park/32nd (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Godwin Heights Public Schools
Crime in Keiser 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 Keiser Plat home (around $225,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,497 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,497/mo | $39,908 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,723/mo | $45,946 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,799/mo | $47,965 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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 Keiser 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)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(26)
Brad's Bag O' Sewer Pasta
Restaurant
Palermo Pizza
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Serenity Life Cafe
Restaurant
Agon's Restaurant
Restaurant
+21 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
Bar
La Terapia Bar & Lounge
Bar
Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
AnchorPoint Christian School / West Michigan Lutheran High School
School
Godwin Heights North School
Godwin Heights High School
School
Rogers Lane School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Blissfield Homes Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Keiser Plat
- What do homes cost in Keiser Plat?
- The median home value in Keiser Plat is about $225,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Keiser Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Keiser Plat right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Keiser Plat?
- Keiser Plat is served by Godwin Heights Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is Keiser Plat walkable?
- Keiser Plat scores 4.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.