M. Story Pines Plat
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $631K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 7.4/10
So here's the thing about this place—you get real land, like 1.45-acre lots on average, which means your neighbors aren't watching you mow your lawn from their kitchen window. It's a 16-acre subdivision in the D & B Plat Area. You're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a 15-minute drive gets you there, but you've got actual space and quiet around you. Johnson Park and the boat launch are less than a mile away if you're into the water, and there's Millennium Park Lake even closer. Grandville Public Schools handles the schools. Coffee and groceries aren't walking distance—about two miles out—but there's solid shopping nearby when you need it. It's the kind of spot where you're not fighting traffic to feel like you're not in the city anymore.
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Why people love it here
1.4 acre avg lots
- 9 homes
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.4 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
Near the water
- Millennium Park Lake — 0.6 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Johnson Park - Grand River: 11 min bike
- Lake Leota: 10 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in M. Story Pines Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,280/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$631K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
9
Median Lot Size
1.4 ac
1.2 ac – 2.1 ac
Expected Rent
$1,300/mo
$1,150 – $1,450 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Johnson Park - Grand River
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Millennium Park Lake
0.6 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Primo Pizza
Johnny's Markets
American legion
+1 more
Johnson Park - Grand River
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Scenic Drive
Covell Dog Park
D & B Plat Area Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Family Fitness
Ivanrest//Homewood (NB)
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in M. Story Pines 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 M. Story Pines Plat home (around $630,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $113k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,247 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,247/mo | $113,250 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,888/mo | $130,348 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,104/mo | $136,096 |
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
~$882/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,434 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for M. Story Pines 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(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Subway
Restaurant
New Beginnings
Restaurant
Primo Pizza
Fast Food
Grillhawk
Restaurant
Grand Villa Restaurant
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
American legion
Bar
The Dungeon
Restaurant
Florentine Ristorante/Sportsbar Grandville
Bar
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Hope School
River Bend School
Cummings Elementary School
School
Empire Beauty School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
D & B Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
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Frequently asked about M. Story Pines Plat
- What do homes cost in M. Story Pines Plat?
- The median home value in M. Story Pines Plat is about $630,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve M. Story Pines Plat?
- M. Story Pines Plat is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Cummings Elementary School (8/10).
- Is M. Story Pines Plat walkable?
- M. Story Pines Plat scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.