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
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Median home price in Lincoln Plat
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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
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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 City MiddleHigh (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.