Krombeen Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $258K·Walkability 6.7/10·Schools 4.7/10
Early evening is when Krombeen Plat really comes alive—the light softens across the modest lots, and you catch neighbors heading toward Plainfield Avenue, where eighty-some restaurants and shops hum just blocks away. The subdivision itself is lean and straightforward: sixteen acres carved into small parcels averaging a tenth of an acre, mostly ranch homes and cottages from the mid-1900s. What makes it work is the location within Creston, just eight and a half minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, and the sheer density of life nearby—a coffee shop, a grocery, and restaurants within walking distance, with public transit steps from your front door. There's a dog park eleven minutes on foot, and five parks within a mile, including Riverside Park and its White Pine Trail connection, just far enough away to feel like an escape but close enough that you're never really leaving the neighborhood behind.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Fuller/Kentwood (SB): 3 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
$258K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 9 min bike
- Aberdeen Park: 11 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Krombeen Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,755/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Wing Kingz
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Biggby Coffee
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Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids
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Unnamed park
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Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
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Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
Fuller/Kentwood (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Median Sale Price
$258K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
65
Median Lot Size
0.17 ac
0.13 ac – 0.28 ac
Expected Rent
$1,425/mo
$1,250 – $1,575 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Based on 22 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Wellspring Preparatory High School
Crime in Krombeen 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 Krombeen Plat home (around $258,450) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,741 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,741/mo | $46,423 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,004/mo | $53,431 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,092/mo | $55,787 |
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
~$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 Krombeen 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(28)
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🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Mr fry fish and chicken
Restaurant
Fast Food
Cousin's Tasty Chicken
Fast Food
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids
Bar
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
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🏫 Schools(30)
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💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
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
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🚴 Trails(6)
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⛵ 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)
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Frequently asked about Krombeen Plat
- What do homes cost in Krombeen Plat?
- The median home value in Krombeen Plat is about $258,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Krombeen Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Krombeen Plat right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Krombeen Plat?
- Krombeen Plat is served by Wellspring Preparatory High School. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Krombeen Plat walkable?
- Krombeen Plat scores 6.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.