Loralee Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $319K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 3.3/10
The minute you turn onto Loralee's tree-lined streets, you notice the quiet—no through traffic, just the hum of a neighborhood that knows itself. This 8-acre subdivision sits within Millbrook Community Bridgeworks, a residential pocket on Grand Rapids' southeast side where mid-century homes cluster on modest lots (averaging 0.27 acres) and mature trees create a canopy overhead. You're about 14 minutes from Gerald R. Ford International Airport and downtown Grand Rapids, which matters if you fly or work in the city. The real convenience lives closer: restaurants within a short walk, 84 of them within a mile, plus a transit stop practically at your curb—that 10/10 transit walkability means you're never far from a bus. Oxford Park is a 9-minute walk if you need green space. Schools fall under Grand Rapids Public Schools. It's small, established, and deliberately unpretentious—which is exactly the point.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Kalamazoo/Belmar (NB): 4 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
$319K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Bowen Station Park: 6 min bike
- Rondo Station Park: 10 min bike
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Median home price in Loralee Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,162/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Mediterranian Island International Foods
+1 more
Great White Fish Chicken
+1 more
Cone City
+1 more
The Pump House
+1 more
Bowen Station Park
+1 more
Bowen Station Park Playground
Lake Eastbrook
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
Autumn Ash Drive
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Kalamazoo/Belmar (NB)
+1 more
Zuah Pharmacy
Kentwood Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Est. Home Value
$319K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
25
Median Lot Size
0.25 ac
0.20 ac – 0.41 ac
Expected Rent
$1,675/mo
$1,475 – $1,875 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Oxford Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 5/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Loralee 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 →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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Loralee 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)
Mediterranian Island International Foods
Grocery Store
Mediterranean Island International Foods
Grocery Store
Afghan Halal Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Great White Fish Chicken
Fast Food
Fast Food
Papa Johns Pizza
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Florentine Sports Lounge
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
School
Ken-O-Sha Park School
Alexander Hamilton School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
Autumn Ash Drive
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Loralee Plat
- What do homes cost in Loralee Plat?
- The median home value in Loralee Plat is about $318,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Loralee Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Loralee Plat right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Loralee Plat?
- Loralee Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Loralee Plat walkable?
- Loralee Plat scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.