Langdon Plat
Urban energy, solid value
Median $255K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 4.9/10
The moment you turn onto the quiet streets of Langdon Plat, you feel the shift—from the hum of the surrounding commercial district to the sound of leaves and the occasional passing car. This twenty-eight-acre subdivision sits at the edge of Ken-O-Sha Park, where mid-century ranch and raised ranch homes anchor half-acre lots, and the neighborhood's bones feel solid and unpretentious. Homes here run around three hundred thirty-nine thousand dollars. A grocery store is a four-minute walk, restaurants start two minutes away—eighty-four of them within a mile—and a transit stop is practically at your door. Downtown Grand Rapids and Gerald R. Ford International Airport are each fourteen minutes by car.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
$255K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Bowen Station Park: 6 min bike
- Rondo Station Park: 10 min bike
15,294 sq ft avg lots
- 57 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Langdon Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,731/mo
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Mediterranian Island International Foods
+1 more
Great White Fish Chicken
+1 more
Cone City
+1 more
Despecho Sports Bar
+1 more
Bowen Station Park
+1 more
Bowen Station Park Playground
Lake Eastbrook
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
East-West Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Kalamazoo/Kendall (SB)
+1 more
Zuah Pharmacy
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Recent Sale Price
$255K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
57
Median Lot Size
0.31 ac
0.22 ac – 0.84 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Bowen Station Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 13 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Langdon 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 Langdon Plat home (around $255,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,696 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,696/mo | $45,229 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,953/mo | $52,072 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,039/mo | $54,361 |
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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 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 Langdon 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)
Mediterranian Island International Foods
Grocery Store
Mediterranean Island International Foods
Grocery Store
Everest Marketplace LLC
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Great White Fish Chicken
Fast Food
Chicken wok
Restaurant
Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
Ken-O-Sha Park School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Langdon Plat
- What do homes cost in Langdon Plat?
- The median home value in Langdon Plat is about $255,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Langdon Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Langdon 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 Langdon Plat?
- Langdon Plat is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Langdon Plat walkable?
- Langdon Plat scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.