Mission Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $331K·Walkability 3.1/10·Schools 4.3/10
The grid here is tight—lots run just under half an acre, which means mature trees and actual yards without the sprawl. Mission Plat sits eleven acres of modest, well-kept homes anchored by straightforward streets and the kind of neighborhood where a short walk lands you at a restaurant or two; a dozen within a mile speaks for itself. Downtown Grand Rapids pulls in at fourteen minutes by car, and the nearest transit stop is a two-minute walk if you need it. Kenowa Hills Public Schools serves the area.
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Why people love it here
$331K median
- 1 recent sale
18,008 sq ft avg lots
- 19 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Mission Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,247/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$331K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
19
Median Lot Size
0.41 ac
0.40 ac – 0.43 ac
Expected Rent
$1,100/mo
$975 – $1,225 · estimated range
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Walker Roadhouse
+1 more
Wilderness Expressions
Alfano's Pub and Ristorante
+1 more
Walker Community Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Stafford Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Sand Creek Trail
Covell Dog Park
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Johnson Park Launch
gym
Leonard/Kinney (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Mission 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 Mission Plat home (around $331,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,230 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,230/mo | $59,454 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,566/mo | $68,430 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,679/mo | $71,447 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Mission 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Walker Community Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
Restaurant
Walker Roadhouse
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(1)
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(3)
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Frequently asked about Mission Plat
- What do homes cost in Mission Plat?
- The median home value in Mission Plat is about $331,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Mission Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Mission 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 Mission Plat?
- Mission Plat is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zinser Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Mission Plat walkable?
- Mission Plat scores 3.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.