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. 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.
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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
Expected Rent
$625/mo
$550 – $675 · estimated range
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
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
El Zapopan Market & Restaurant
+1 more
Kent City Lounge
+1 more
Ball Crek Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Snow Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
North Country National Scenic Trail
Lime Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Kent City Community Schools
Crime in Kent City 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 Kent City Plat home (around $232,000) 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 $1,563 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,563/mo | $41,672 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,799/mo | $47,963 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,878/mo | $50,078 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$45K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$904/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,325 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Kent City 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.
🍕 Restaurants(13)
El Tulteco
Restaurant
El Zapopan Market & Restaurant
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Red Rock Grille
Restaurant
Galaxy Pizza
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
School
School
Hayward School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
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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.