L. W. Edison Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $314K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 4.0/10
You don't come to L. W. Edison Plat expecting much—it's forty acres of modest lots in Shawmut Hills, homes that run around $293K, the kind of quiet subdivision that doesn't announce itself. But that's exactly the point. Tree-lined streets, a quarter-acre per lot, and Shawmut Hills Park a two-minute walk away give the place a breathing room you don't often find this close to the city. Downtown Grand Rapids is less than nine minutes' drive.
Why people love it here
$314K median
- 10 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Shawmut Hills Park: 3 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Shawmut Hills Park: 3 min walk
- Shawmut Park: 8 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in L. W. Edison Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,130/mo
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10 homes sold in L. W. Edison Plat this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$314K
10 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
120
Median Lot Size
0.24 ac
0.15 ac – 0.50 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Westside Social
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
+1 more
Bestside
+1 more
Shawmut Hills Park
+1 more
Shawmut Park Playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
South Standale Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Lake Michigan/Fairfield (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Side Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Shawmut Hills Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in L. W. Edison 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 L. W. Edison Plat home (around $313,700) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,087 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,087/mo | $55,640 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,402/mo | $64,059 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,508/mo | $66,874 |
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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 L. W. Edison 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(27)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Mr Burger
Restaurant
Big Apple Bagels
Fast Food
B.C. Pizza
Restaurant
Fu Garden
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
South Standale Trail
Bike Path
⛵ 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(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about L. W. Edison Plat
- What do homes cost in L. W. Edison Plat?
- The median home value in L. W. Edison Plat is about $313,700. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the L. W. Edison Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in L. W. Edison Plat right now, and 10 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve L. W. Edison Plat?
- L. W. Edison Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is L. W. Edison Plat walkable?
- L. W. Edison Plat scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.