London Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $255K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 3.8/10
London Plat is a compact 4-acre subdivision where the lots—averaging 0.12 acres—mean you're living close enough to your neighbors that you'll actually know them, which sounds cozy until someone starts a home renovation at 7 a.m. on a Saturday. The median home value sits around $208K, and you're positioned in the Clafor Plat Area with commutes that don't punish you: downtown Grand Rapids is a brisk 9.2 minutes away, and Gerald R. Ford Airport runs 17.4 minutes. The real draw is density done right—six parks within a mile, forty-two restaurants within a mile, and a transit stop you can reach in an eight-minute walk mean you're not dependent on your driveway to live. Plaster Creek Park sits eight minutes on foot, and there's a coffee shop and grocery at 0.9 miles, so the essentials don't require a logistics plan. Students attend Vista Charter Academy, and if the tight lots feel tight, remember: you're paying for proximity to everything else.
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Why people love it here
$255K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Julian's Kitchen: 3 min walk
- 4 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Plaster Creek Trail: 9 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 6 min bike
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Median home price in London Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,731/mo
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Median Sale Price
$255K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
21
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
0.11 ac – 0.14 ac
Expected Rent
$1,275/mo
$1,125 – $1,425 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Julian's Kitchen
+1 more
7-Eleven
+1 more
Twisted Bull
+1 more
Plaster Creek
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
28th/Madison (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Plaster Creek
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Vista Charter Academy
Crime in London 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 London Plat home (around $255,020) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,718 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,718/mo | $45,806 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,977/mo | $52,722 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,064/mo | $55,047 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,468 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for London 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)
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Grocery Store
Tiendita las Jarochas
Grocery Store
Saigon Market
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Julian's Kitchen
Restaurant
Burger King
Fast Food
Checkers
Restaurant
Samurai Express Japanese Steakhouse
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
School
Godwin Heights Middle School
School
Godwin Heights North School
Godwin Heights High School
School
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(1)
Plaster Creek
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Blissfield Homes Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about London Plat
- What do homes cost in London Plat?
- The median home value in London Plat is about $255,020. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve London Plat?
- London Plat is served by Vista Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is London Plat walkable?
- London Plat scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.