Kent City Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $232K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 5.3/10
This 44-acre plat splits itself into 126 lots averaging 0.35 acres each—tight enough that you're basically living on top of your neighbors, loose enough that everyone still gets a yard. Homes here run around $207K, which means you're buying into a subdivision where the math actually works. Kent City Plat sits along Sparta Avenue and 17 Mile Road, about 29 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when traffic cooperates. Ball Creek Park is a 4-minute walk away, and there are two parks within a mile if you need somewhere to actually leave the house. The nearest grocery store is nearly five miles out, so you're driving for milk—a small price for land that doesn't pretend to be something it isn't.
Why people love it here
$232K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Ball Crek Park: 6 min walk
- Unnamed park: 8 min walk
Walkable for daily errands
- Kent City Lounge: 0 min walk
- 9 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Kent City Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,575/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$232K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
79
Median Lot Size
0.26 ac
0.11 ac – 1.9 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ball Crek Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
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Frequently asked about Kent City Plat
- What do homes cost in Kent City Plat?
- The median home value in Kent City Plat is about $232,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kent City Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Kent City Plat right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Kent City Plat?
- Kent City Plat is served by Kent City Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kent City High School (7/10).
- Is Kent City Plat walkable?
- Kent City Plat scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.