Kuipers - Story Plat
Great schools with outdoor access
Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 7.3/10
The lots here sit on what feels like genuine breathing room—seven acres laid out in a way that doesn't crowd, with three parks within a mile and a boat launch at Johnson Park just 0.7 miles off if you've got a kayak or small watercraft. You're drawing from Grandville Public Schools while staying 14 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids—close enough that you're not sacrificing access, far enough that the subdivision doesn't feel like a commuter's afterthought. The nearest restaurants and coffee are a couple miles out, so this reads as more of a drive-to place than a walk-out-the-door kind of setup, but that trade-off buys you land and quiet in a region where those things matter.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Millennium Park Lake — 0.6 mi
- 11 parks within 1 mile
- Johnson Park - Grand River: 8 min bike
- Lake Leota: 7 min bike
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.6 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Johnson Park - Grand River
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Millennium Park Lake
0.6 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Primo Pizza
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
American legion
+1 more
Johnson Park - Grand River
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Scenic Drive
Covell Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Johnson Park Launch
Family Fitness
Ivanrest//Homewood (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Kuipers - Story 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 →Expected Rent
$1,300/mo
$1,150 – $1,450 · wider-area estimate
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
~$882/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,434 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Kuipers - Story 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(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Subway
Restaurant
New Beginnings
Restaurant
Primo Pizza
Fast Food
Grillhawk
Restaurant
Grand Villa Restaurant
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
American legion
Bar
The Dungeon
Restaurant
Florentine Ristorante/Sportsbar Grandville
Bar
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Hope School
River Bend School
Cummings Elementary School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
D & B Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
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Frequently asked about Kuipers - Story Plat
- What schools serve Kuipers - Story Plat?
- Kuipers - Story Plat is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Cummings Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Kuipers - Story Plat walkable?
- Kuipers - Story Plat scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.