Lockhart Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $310K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 4.4/10
You've got your daily errands handled — there's a grocery store a quick three-minute walk away and around 60 restaurants within a mile, so you're never scrambling for dinner. Lockhart Plat sits on 8 acres of Richmond-Oakleigh with modest lots averaging just over a third acre each, which means reasonable upkeep and a tight, walkable feel despite being close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that you can get there in about nine and a half minutes when you need to. Grand Rapids Public Schools covers the area, and transit is solid—a bus stop is a five-minute walk away. Homes here typically run around $341K, and the whole setup gives you that suburban-within-the-city vibe: Richmond Park is a quick walk if you want to hit the sledding hill in winter or let the dog off-leash at the park just over the way.
Why people love it here
$310K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair: 6 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Richmond Park: 8 min bike
- Brian Dyk Nature Preserve: 10 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Lockhart Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,105/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$310K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
16
Median Lot Size
0.36 ac
0.26 ac – 0.78 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
Subway
+1 more
Wildroast Coffee Co
+1 more
Bestside
+1 more
Richmond Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Leonard/Walker (WB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Richmond Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 22 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Lockhart 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 Lockhart Plat home (around $310,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $55k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,062 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,062/mo | $54,984 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,374/mo | $63,304 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,478/mo | $66,086 |
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
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,407 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Lockhart 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(28)
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Subway
Restaurant
Deliciosos Antojitos
Restaurant
DiPiazza's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Los Mariscos de Pancho
Restaurant
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Villa Maria School
West Side Christian School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Lockhart Plat
- What do homes cost in Lockhart Plat?
- The median home value in Lockhart Plat is about $310,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lockhart Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Lockhart 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 Lockhart Plat?
- Lockhart Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Lockhart Plat walkable?
- Lockhart Plat scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.