Keyes- Buck Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $215K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 3.8/10
Keyes-Buck Plat is a 10-acre subdivision where the lot lines are tight—0.16 acres each—and the pace feels more suburban than rural, with restaurants within steps and a transit stop equally close. Downtown Grand Rapids sits just under 9 minutes away by car, while the airport lands at about 17 minutes, making it a reasonable setup for commuters who don't mind trading space for proximity. The Godwin Heights Public Schools district serves the area. The real texture comes from what's within walking distance: 24 restaurants and 4 parks packed into the surrounding mile, a grocery within a 12-minute walk, and a coffee shop another minute or two beyond that. It reads less like a secluded pocket and more like a compact grid plugged into something larger—which, in West Michigan terms, means you're close enough to hubs but still sitting on your own patch.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- 36th Street Station (NB): 5 min walk
- 17 places within a 10 min walk
$215K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 10 min walk
- Roselawn Park Area Trail: 10 min walk
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Median home price in Keyes- Buck Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,460/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
J & R Liquor
+1 more
Motherland Foods
+1 more
7-Eleven
+1 more
GringoDog's Dog House
+1 more
South Lawn Park
+1 more
Home Acres Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
36th Street Station (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Recent Sale Price
$215K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
47
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
0.13 ac – 0.35 ac
Expected Rent
$1,325/mo
$1,175 – $1,475 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Phillips Memorial Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Godwin Heights Public Schools
Crime in Keyes- Buck 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 Keyes- Buck Plat home (around $215,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,448 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,448/mo | $38,618 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,667/mo | $44,449 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,740/mo | $46,408 |
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
~$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 Keyes- Buck 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)
J & R Liquor
Grocery Store
Supermercado Mexico - Division
Grocery Store
Kim Nhung Superstore
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(17)
India Town
Restaurant
Motherland Foods
Restaurant
G's Grill
Restaurant
El Gallo Giro
Restaurant
Taquero Mucho
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
GringoDog's Dog House
Bar
Manny's Bar and Grill
Bar
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Godwin Heights Middle School
School
Godwin Heights High School
School
Godwin Heights North School
South Godwin School
AnchorPoint Christian School / West Michigan Lutheran High School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Roselawn Park Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Keyes- Buck Plat
- What do homes cost in Keyes- Buck Plat?
- The median home value in Keyes- Buck Plat is about $215,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Keyes- Buck Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Keyes- Buck 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 Keyes- Buck Plat?
- Keyes- Buck Plat is served by Godwin Heights Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is Keyes- Buck Plat walkable?
- Keyes- Buck Plat scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.