Mcalear Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 8.6/10
Mcalear Plat sits just east of downtown Grand Rapids—close enough that you're 11.6 minutes from the center, but far enough that the subdivision itself feels removed from the city's rush. The 7-acre plat is anchored by Forest Hills Public Schools, and everyday essentials cluster nearby: a grocery within a 5-minute walk, a restaurant within 7, and eighteen dining options scattered across the first mile. Hidden Lake lies 1.7 miles south, Gerald R. Ford airport 14 minutes away. Homes here run in the mid-$300s to low $400s, and the neighborhood has the steady feel of somewhere that works for people who want access without constant motion.
Why people love it here
Meadow Brook Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Walgreens: 4 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 14 min walk
- Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail: 14 min walk
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Sip Organic Juice Bar
+1 more
The Pantry of Forest Hills
+1 more
Noco Provisions
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
Unnamed playground
Echo Lake
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
+1 more
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Crime in Mcalear 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Mcalear 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)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Sip Organic Juice Bar
Restaurant
Azul Agave
Restaurant
Little Bangkok (Grand Rapids)
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Brunch House GR
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Martin School
Collins School
School
Knapp School
Our Savior Lutheran School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Mcalear Plat
- What schools serve Mcalear Plat?
- Mcalear Plat is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Meadow Brook Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Mcalear Plat walkable?
- Mcalear Plat scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.