Lad'S Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $381K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 4.1/10
You're looking at five acres tucked into Garfield Park, where the horizon is other people's rooflines and the nearest taco shop is a three-minute walk—which tells you something about the neighborhood's rhythm. Schools run through Grand Rapids Public Schools, and downtown is close enough that you're not paying a commute tax; the airport is about eighteen minutes if you're actually leaving. The lots here are small—just under a tenth of an acre each—which means the subdivision has that compressed, purposeful feel of a neighborhood built when land mattered less than proximity to everything else. Homes run around $307K, and with forty-eight restaurants and a dozen parks within a mile, you're banking on walkability more than acreage. Paris Park is an eight-minute walk if you need green space that isn't your neighbor's yard, and transit is two minutes down the street if a car feels optional that day.
Why people love it here
$381K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Unnamed playground: 6 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 60 parks within 1 mile
- Garfield Park: 10 min walk
- Paris Park: 11 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Lad'S Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,587/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$381K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
27
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
0.13 ac – 0.15 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
+1 more
Little Caesars
+1 more
Sip Coffee and Cocktails
+1 more
The Derby
+1 more
Garfield Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Eastern/Ottillia (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Paris Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
60
within 1 mile
Based on 23 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Lad'S 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 Lad'S Plat home (around $381,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $68k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,534 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,534/mo | $67,577 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,918/mo | $77,802 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,046/mo | $81,221 |
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Lad'S 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(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(17)
Fast Food
J Burger n Wings
Restaurant
Eastern Deli LLC
Restaurant
Wing Heaven
Restaurant
Tacontento Taqueria
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
School
Dickinson School
Saint Francis Xavier School
River City Scholars Charter Academy
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Lad'S Plat
- What do homes cost in Lad'S Plat?
- The median home value in Lad'S Plat is about $381,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lad'S Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Lad'S Plat right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lad'S Plat?
- Lad'S Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Lad'S Plat walkable?
- Lad'S Plat scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.