Mel Scott Plat
Explore Mel Scott Plat — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Great schools with outdoor access”
Above average schools
- Allendale Public Schools
- 4 rated schools nearby
- Best nearby: 9/10
Near the water
- Hidden Lake — 1.0 mi
- 2 parks within 1 mile
- Allendale Community Park: 11 min walk
$379K median
- Assessor estimate
- $74K median household income
- 59% owner-occupied
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.
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Median home price in Mel Scott Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,573/mo
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Median home price: $379,050
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$1,173/mo
Median Rent
92%
Homeowners
Nearby Schools
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
Elementary
3
K-5 nearby
Middle
1
6-8 nearby
High School
2
9-12 nearby
School District: Allendale Public Schools
Environment & Amenities
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Allendale Community Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
2
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
1.0 mi
At a Glance
Est. Home Value
$379K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
13
Median Lot Size
0.37 ac
0.25 ac – 0.73 ac
Homeowner Rate
92.3%
Principal residence
Median Income
$74K
Household