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
- Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail: 14 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 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
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
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.