Kreft Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $268K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 8.0/10
Most visitors expect suburban sprawl from a West Michigan plat subdivision, but Kreft Plat surprises with genuine density—seven acres compressed into tight, walkable blocks where a grocery store sits eleven minutes on foot and a restaurant is closer still. Homes run around $313K, and the lots themselves are modest at less than half an acre each, which means less lawn and more neighborhood. Six parks cluster within a mile, giving the subdivision an unusual amount of green space for its compact footprint. Downtown Grand Rapids sits just twelve minutes by car, making the plat feel connected rather than isolated.
Why people love it here
$268K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Dean Lake Park: 9 min walk
- 1 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Dean Lake Park: 9 min walk
- Holtman Park: 11 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Kreft Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,822/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Northview Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$268K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
13
Median Lot Size
0.28 ac
0.21 ac – 0.91 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
Wing Doozy
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
+1 more
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
Dean Lake Park
+1 more
Ambrose Park Playground
Perch Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+1 more
Crime in Kreft 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 Kreft Plat home (around $268,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,786 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,786/mo | $47,614 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,056/mo | $54,819 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,146/mo | $57,228 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Kreft 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
Dean Lake Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(26)
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Restaurant
Real Thai Cuisine MI
Restaurant
Boardwalk Subs
Restaurant
Wing Doozy
Restaurant
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
Northgate Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 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(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Kreft Plat
- What do homes cost in Kreft Plat?
- The median home value in Kreft Plat is about $268,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Kreft Plat?
- Kreft Plat is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Kreft Plat walkable?
- Kreft Plat scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.