Konkle-Chamberlain Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $345K·Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 4.9/10
Driving through Konkle-Chamberlain Plat means moving at the pace of a neighborhood that knows itself—sixteen acres of modest lots, each around a sixth of an acre, where you can reach downtown Grand Rapids in under nine minutes but feel like you're somewhere quieter. The subdivision sits within the North End, where five parks cluster within a mile and Aberdeen Park is just a four-minute walk, its green space punctuating blocks of early 20th-century homes that run median values around $263,000. A restaurant is a short walk away, and nearly fifty dining spots sit within a mile—enough choice without the noise of a commercial corridor. Transit stops are five minutes on foot, and the Grand River boat launch at Comstock Riverside Park lies just over a mile south if water access matters. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, while groceries and coffee require a mile's drive or a longer walk, a trade-off typical of neighborhoods built before car-centric sprawl.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.9 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$345K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Aberdeen Park Playground: 5 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Konkle-Chamberlain Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,342/mo
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3 homes sold in Konkle-Chamberlain Plat this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 18 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$345K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
81
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
0.11 ac – 0.36 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Mr fry fish and chicken
+1 more
Sparrows Coffee
+1 more
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
+1 more
Aberdeen Park
+1 more
Aberdeen Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
Fuller/Knapp (SB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Konkle-Chamberlain 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 Konkle-Chamberlain Plat home (around $345,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,295 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,295/mo | $61,192 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,642/mo | $70,451 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,758/mo | $73,547 |
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Konkle-Chamberlain 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
Aberdeen Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Mr fry fish and chicken
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
616 Kabob Stop – Authentic Mediterranean Grill & Burgers in Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
Tap
Bar
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
Vinny's bar
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Kent Hills School
School
Palmer School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Konkle-Chamberlain Plat
- What do homes cost in Konkle-Chamberlain Plat?
- The median home value in Konkle-Chamberlain Plat is about $345,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Konkle-Chamberlain Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Konkle-Chamberlain Plat right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Konkle-Chamberlain Plat?
- Konkle-Chamberlain Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Konkle-Chamberlain Plat walkable?
- Konkle-Chamberlain Plat scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.