Neighborhood

Mcalear Plat Area

Great schools with outdoor access

1 home for sale·Median $383K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 8.5/10

🏙️6 mito Downtown GR
🏞️35 mito Lake Michigan

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

🎓Schools
90

Meadow Brook Elementary School

  • Elementary — 0.5 mi away
  • Forest Hills
  • 4 rated schools in district
🌊Nature & Outdoors

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
💰Home Values

$383K median

  • 10 sales in last 12mo
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8.5
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Above average schools

Based on 6 rated schools nearby

Range: 7/10 to 9/10

School District: Forest Hills Public Schools

9Northern High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,134 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 3.0 mi
9Meadow Brook Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 463 students · 15:1 · Assigned · 0.5 mi
9Northern Hills Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 546 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 3.4 mi
9Northern Trails 56 SchoolMiddle · 05-06 · 478 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 3.1 mi

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

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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.

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