Maple Row Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $290K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 3.6/10
Platted in the early 20th century on just 10 acres, Maple Row is hemmed in by the walkable streets and brick bungalows of Alger Heights, a corner of Grand Rapids that somehow grew during the Depression when everywhere else was shrinking. Lots here are modest—a shade over 0.16 acres each—which means the homes themselves stay intimate, and you're never more than an eight-minute walk to a grocery, a restaurant, or coffee. There's a transit stop practically at your door, and Seymour Park is a short stroll away. Homes run around $295K, and the Grand Rapids Public Schools serve the area. What makes Maple Row feel less like a subdivision and more like an accident of good fortune is that it sits in the middle of a neighborhood known for staying put—the kind of place where people actually live out their leases, not just pass through.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Kalamazoo/Alger (NB): 4 min walk
- 9 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 60 parks within 1 mile
- Underground Trail (MTB): 5 min walk
- Seymour Park: 9 min walk
$290K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Maple Row Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,969/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
Ken's Fruit Market
+1 more
Tacontento Taqueria
+1 more
Samboosa Bell
+1 more
The Brass Ring
+1 more
Seymour Park
+1 more
Alger Community Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Kalamazoo/Alger (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Seymour Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
60
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$290K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
50
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
0.15 ac – 0.31 ac
Based on 18 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Maple Row 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 Maple Row Plat home (around $290,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,929 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,929/mo | $51,437 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,221/mo | $59,220 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,318/mo | $61,822 |
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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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 Maple Row 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(29)
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Spice of India
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Mineo's Pizza
Restaurant
Taqueria Mr. Chicken
Restaurant
Restaurant
Grand Indian Cuisine | Best Indian Restaurant in Grand Rapids, MI
Restaurant
Tacontento Taqueria
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
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🍺 Bars(20)
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🏫 Schools(27)
School
Ottawa Hills High School
School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
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💪 Gyms(12)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Maple Row Plat
- What do homes cost in Maple Row Plat?
- The median home value in Maple Row Plat is about $290,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Maple Row Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Maple Row 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 Maple Row Plat?
- Maple Row Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Maple Row Plat walkable?
- Maple Row Plat scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.