Leyden Plat
Easy outdoor access
Median $236K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 4.3/10
You pull up and right away you notice the tree canopy—old maples and oaks that make the streets feel enclosed and settled. Leyden Plat sits inside John Ball Park, a 12-acre subdivision where the average lot runs about 0.14 acres, small enough that you're genuinely neighbors with people, but backed by eleven parks within a mile. A restaurant is a 5-minute walk away, and the nearest transit stop is even closer. Homes here hover around $244K, and Grand Rapids Public Schools runs the district. Downtown is just 5.8 minutes by car, but the real draw is what surrounds you—a boat launch half a mile off if you want river time, a Picnic Area just down the block, and the kind of density that means coffee, grocers, and real dining are all within walking distance without feeling cramped.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 4 min walk
- Butterworth Park Trail: 4 min walk
$236K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Unnamed bike_path: 4 min walk
- 17 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Leyden Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,602/mo
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3 homes sold in Leyden Plat this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Picnic Area
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$236K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
65
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
4116 sq ft – 0.23 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
A & B Grocery
La Fondita Antojitos Mexicanos
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Putt Putt's Bar & Grille
+1 more
Butterworth Park
+1 more
John Ball south playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Lane/Butterworth (SB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 31 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Leyden 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 Leyden Plat home (around $236,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,570 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,570/mo | $41,859 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,807/mo | $48,192 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,887/mo | $50,310 |
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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Leyden 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)
A & B Grocery
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Fast Food
La Fondita Antojitos Mexicanos
Restaurant
Tabusa
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Sacred Heart School
Sibley School
Lexington
Lexington School
Maplewood School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Butterworth Park Trail
Bike Path
Oxford Street Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Leyden Plat
- What do homes cost in Leyden Plat?
- The median home value in Leyden Plat is about $236,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Leyden Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Leyden Plat right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Leyden Plat?
- Leyden Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Leyden Plat walkable?
- Leyden Plat scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.