Lavina Plat
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $358K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 7.0/10
If someone asks where Lavina Plat is, the first thing you'd say is it's about 26 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, sitting in the Sparta area with some real breathing room—18 acres of residential land where you're close enough to the city for work but far enough out that you're not hearing constant traffic. The subdivision sits a short walk from Camp Lake Park, and if water matters to you, Camp Lake itself is less than a mile away, with a boat launch another half mile beyond that. A grocery run is about two and a half miles out, and restaurants start around a mile and a half down the road.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Camp Lake — 0.6 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Camp Lake: 7 min bike
- Camp Lake Park: 7 min bike
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 2.6 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$358K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Lavina Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,430/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Camp Lake Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Camp Lake
0.6 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Chase N Dogs
+1 more
Koffee Haus
GR/Sparta Moose Lodge #50
+1 more
Camp Lake Park
+1 more
Camp Lake Park Playground
Camp Lake
Unnamed beach
North Country National Scenic Trail
dog_park
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Lavina 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 Lavina Plat home (around $358,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,381 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,381/mo | $63,498 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,741/mo | $73,105 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,862/mo | $76,318 |
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.
Solar potential
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,473 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Lavina 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.
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Chase N Dogs
Restaurant
Palermo Pizza Sparta
Restaurant
Maxine's Family Restaurant
Restaurant
Angela's Pizza
Restaurant
Brick Haus Brews
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
GR/Sparta Moose Lodge #50
Bar
Angela's Italian Restaurant
Bar
Cellar Brewing Company
Pub
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Myers School
Holy Family School
White School
Sparta Senior High School
School
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Frequently asked about Lavina Plat
- What do homes cost in Lavina Plat?
- The median home value in Lavina Plat is about $358,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lavina Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Lavina 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 Lavina Plat?
- Lavina Plat is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Lavina Plat walkable?
- Lavina Plat scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.