Milan Plat
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $375K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 8.0/10
Driving through Milan Plat feels like moving through eight acres that know what they are—a modest subdivision where modest lots (averaging just over a third of an acre) sit close enough to matter but far enough to breathe. The rhythm of the place is set by proximity: a grocery run takes nine-tenths of a mile, dinner is less than a mile away, and downtown Grand Rapids opens up in under ten minutes, which means the everyday errands and the occasional night out both feel accessible without eating the day. Six restaurants and six grocery stores within two miles give you options without the sprawl, and if you want coffee, it's about a mile down the road. Median home values around $317K sit in the middle of the market, neither stretching nor undershooting. Grand Rapids Public Schools serve the area, and the nearest park sits just over a mile away—close enough that a weekend feels complete without planning an expedition.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Millennium Park Lake — 1.5 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- South Standale Trail: 9 min walk
- Lake Leota: 11 min bike
$375K median
- 1 recent sale
15,747 sq ft avg lots
- 10 homes
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Median home price in Milan Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,546/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Millennium Park Lake
1.5 mi
Recent Sale Price
$375K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
10
Median Lot Size
0.37 ac
0.28 ac – 0.42 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Gypsum Grill and Event Center
Starbucks Coffee Company
Monkey Bar
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Trestle Trail
Covell Dog Park
South Standale Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Lake Michigan/Collindale (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Side Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Milan Plat is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Milan Plat home (around $375,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,494 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,494/mo | $66,513 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,872/mo | $76,577 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,998/mo | $79,942 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Milan Plat are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(29)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
Gypsum Grill and Event Center
Restaurant
B.C. Pizza
Restaurant
Big Apple Bagels
Fast Food
Fu Garden
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Shawmut Hills School
School
West Side Christian School
Sacred Heart School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Milan Plat
- What do homes cost in Milan Plat?
- The median home value in Milan Plat is about $375,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Milan Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Milan Plat right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Milan Plat?
- Milan Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Cummings Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Milan Plat walkable?
- Milan Plat scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.