Mcalear Plat Area
Great schools with outdoor access
1 home for sale·Median $383K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 8.5/10
Out here, the grocery and restaurants are right at your doorstep—no need to get in the car for the everyday stuff—yet it's still quiet enough that you feel genuinely removed from the rush, with Forest Hills Park just an easy walk away when you want to stretch your legs. The homes themselves tell the story: ranch styles and mid-century designs sitting on generous lots, many double-sized, with people clearly invested in updates over the years—new windows, fresh siding, thoughtful renovations that respect what was already good about these houses rather than gut them. Downtown is only about twelve minutes away when you need it, and the airport barely longer, but most days you won't think about that; you'll be thinking about the large backyards, the established trees, and the fact that Forest Hills Public Schools runs through here. It's the kind of stretch where you can still find land and breathing room without the isolation, close enough to everything but genuinely its own place.
Why people love it here
Meadow Brook Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.5 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.9 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail: 6 min bike
- Unnamed bike path: 6 min bike
$383K median
- 10 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Mcalear Plat Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,600/mo

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10 homes sold in Mcalear Plat Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.9 mi
Frequently asked about Mcalear Plat Area
- What do homes cost in Mcalear Plat Area?
- The median home value in Mcalear Plat Area is about $383,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Mcalear Plat Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Mcalear Plat Area right now, and 10 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Mcalear Plat Area?
- Mcalear Plat Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern High School (9/10).
- Is Mcalear Plat Area walkable?
- Mcalear Plat Area scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.


