Mel Scott Plat
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $256K·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 7.0/10
Mel Scott Plat is a small, tight subdivision—just 7 acres carved into quarter-acre lots where homes cluster close enough that you actually see your neighbors' yards. Median prices hover around $379K, placing it squarely in the middle of what West Michigan expects to pay for a modest suburban address. What matters more is location: downtown Grand Rapids is 26 minutes away, and the beach at Grand Haven sits just under 28 minutes, so you're not landlocked to one destination. Allendale Community Park is an 8-minute walk, and there are a dozen restaurants and a similar number of grocers within a mile—the kind of everyday infrastructure that makes errands manageable without constant car trips. Schools feed into Allendale Public Schools. The plat sits within Dewpointe West Area, a larger pocket that offers the bones of suburban living without feeling isolated—close enough to resources, far enough from the noise.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Hidden Lake — 0.9 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Allendale Community Park: 11 min walk
- Hidden Lake: 3 min drive
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 1.0 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
$256K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Mel Scott Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,740/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Allendale Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Allendale Community Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
0.9 mi
Median Sale Price
$256K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
13
Median Lot Size
0.37 ac
0.25 ac – 0.73 ac
Homeowner Rate
92.3%
Principal residence
Frequently asked about Mel Scott Plat
- What do homes cost in Mel Scott Plat?
- The median home value in Mel Scott Plat is about $256,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Mel Scott Plat?
- Mel Scott Plat is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Mel Scott Plat walkable?
- Mel Scott Plat scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.