Matzat Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $268K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 5.1/10
Seven acres carved into tight lots on the North End, Matzat Plat sits close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a ten-minute drive gets you there, yet far enough that you're genuinely in a neighborhood rather than on top of the city. Homes run around $243K, and at 0.16 acres per lot, you're looking at the kind of compact footprint that makes walking to one of 36 nearby restaurants feel natural—especially since a coffee shop and a full grocery run are both within about a mile. Huff Park is a six-minute walk if you need green space, and with 18 grocery stores within two miles and transit literally steps away, the logistics of daily life don't require much thinking. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and getting to Gerald R. Ford Airport takes roughly 23 minutes when you need it—but mostly you're living in a place where the North End's mix of older homes, local restaurants, and walkable streets does the real work.
Why people love it here
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min walk
- Huff Park Trail: 8 min walk
$268K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Matzat Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,819/mo
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Based on 15 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Huff Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$268K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
29
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
0.13 ac – 0.25 ac
Frequently asked about Matzat Plat
- What do homes cost in Matzat Plat?
- The median home value in Matzat Plat is about $268,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Matzat Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Matzat 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 Matzat Plat?
- Matzat Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Matzat Plat walkable?
- Matzat Plat scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.