Lamar Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $270K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 3.3/10
You can find Lamar Plat expecting rows of identical boxes, but what you get instead is a 31-acre subdivision where ranch homes sit on modest lots—around a quarter-acre each—in the Wyoming Homesites Area, just under 11 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. The real convenience isn't aesthetic; it's practical. A grocery store and restaurant are steps away, transit sits at your curb, and within a mile you're choosing among 66 dining options and more than 40 grocers—the kind of density that makes errands simple without requiring a pilgrimage. Kelloggsville Public Schools serves the area. Ideal Park is an 8-minute walk, and there are three parks within a mile if you need green space. Homes here run around $261K, and the neighborhood reads as straightforward: solid bones, walkable for everyday needs, and close enough to the airport (16 minutes) and downtown that you're not choosing between access and affordability.
Why people love it here
$270K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Aldi: 4 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Lamar Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,833/mo
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4 homes sold in Lamar Plat this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$270K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
97
Median Lot Size
0.19 ac
0.17 ac – 1.5 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aldi
Culver's
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
Lucky Strike Grand Rapids
+1 more
Ideal Park
+1 more
Kellogg Woods Park Playground
Van Singel Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Haughey Avenue Southwest
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Interurban Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
54th/Crippen (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Wyoming Branch
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
+1 more
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 4/10
School District: Kelloggsville Public Schools
Crime in Lamar 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 Lamar Plat home (around $270,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,796 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,796/mo | $47,889 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,068/mo | $55,135 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,158/mo | $57,558 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,394 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Lamar 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ideal Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
Wendy's
Fast Food
Tacos El Cunado 54TH ST
Restaurant
Casey's
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Little Fliers Childcare and Development Center
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Lamar Plat
- What do homes cost in Lamar Plat?
- The median home value in Lamar Plat is about $270,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lamar Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Lamar Plat right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lamar Plat?
- Lamar Plat is served by Kelloggsville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kelloggsville High School (4/10).
- Is Lamar Plat walkable?
- Lamar Plat scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.