Lincoln Plat
Easy outdoor access
Median $247K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 4.4/10
You might expect Lincoln Plat to feel like a quiet residential afterthought, but this 3-acre platted subdivision in John Ball Park punches above its weight—it's basically a self-contained neighborhood tucked between serious dining (114 restaurants within a mile) and the green space that defines the larger area. The lots are tight at about 0.13 acres each, so you're living close to neighbors, but the tradeoff is location: downtown is a 5-minute drive, there's a coffee shop a few minutes on foot, and Lincoln Park sits right there if you need to walk off a morning. A bus stop is steps away, which matters when Gerald R. Ford Airport is about 20 minutes out. Homes here run around $275K, and Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. It's not sprawling, and it's not trying to be—it's a tight grid of real neighborhood living with serious walkable dining nearby and the larger John Ball amenities (zoo, parks, golf) wrapped around it.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 60 parks within 1 mile
- Lincoln Park: 5 min walk
- Sibley Tunnel: 5 min walk
$247K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- The Søvengård: 2 min walk
- 22 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Lincoln Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,677/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lincoln Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
60
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$247K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
17
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
4190 sq ft – 0.20 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Boardwalk Subs
Tacos El Cuñado Bridge St.
+1 more
Bridge Street Ministries
+1 more
The Søvengård
+1 more
Lincoln Park
+1 more
Lincoln Park Playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
Bridge/Valley (EB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln Plat home (around $247,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $44k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,643 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,643/mo | $43,810 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,891/mo | $50,439 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,975/mo | $52,655 |
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 Lincoln 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(29)
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Tacos El Cuñado Bridge St.
Restaurant
Tacos place
Restaurant
El Granjero Mexican Grill
Restaurant
La Fondita Antojitos Mexicanos
Restaurant
Fast Food
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Sibley School
Sacred Heart School
School
Lexington School
Lexington
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
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(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Lincoln Plat
- What do homes cost in Lincoln Plat?
- The median home value in Lincoln Plat is about $247,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lincoln Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Lincoln 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 Lincoln Plat?
- Lincoln Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Lincoln Plat walkable?
- Lincoln Plat scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.