Lake Forest Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $587K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 4.8/10
Life in Lake Forest Plat unfolds along tree-lined blocks where you're twelve minutes from downtown Grand Rapids but anchored in the kind of neighborhood where a restaurant is a four-minute walk away and a grocery store takes eleven. This 15-acre subdivision in North Park sits on half-acre lots that feel generous without being isolating—homes here run around $515K, and the Grand Rapids Public Schools district serves the area. You'll find 96 restaurants within a mile, a transit stop three minutes on foot, and Riverside Park's hundred acres of trails and river access a short drive south; if you're the type to launch a kayak, Comstock Riverside Park's boat ramp is 2.2 miles down the road. The subdivision's appeal is straightforward: you get space, walkable access to what matters, and genuine proximity to the city without the city's noise.
Why people love it here
North Park Montessori Academy
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$587K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Soft Water Lake: 15 min walk
- Lamberton Lake: 6 min bike
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Median home price in Lake Forest Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,985/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Lake Forest Plat
- What do homes cost in Lake Forest Plat?
- The median home value in Lake Forest Plat is about $587,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lake Forest Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest Plat?
- Lake Forest Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Lake Forest Plat walkable?
- Lake Forest Plat scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.