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
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
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
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
Casey's
Scooter's Coffee
+1 more
Cesars Pub
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
+1 more
Northlake Cooperative Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
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Grotto Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Plainfield/Lamberton (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Comstock Park
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest Plat home (around $587,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $104k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,904 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,904/mo | $104,115 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,495/mo | $119,868 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,693/mo | $125,136 |
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
~$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 Lake Forest 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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Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
All Saints Academy Upper Campus
Wellerwood School
Oakview School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
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 Center for Economicology (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.