Molesta Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $250K·Walkability 6.7/10·Schools 3.8/10
What might surprise you about Molesta Plat is how much happens within walking distance of your front door—restaurants cluster so densely here that steps often get you to dinner, and a transit stop sits equally close, which matters more than you'd expect in West Michigan. The subdivision itself spans 10 acres with modest lot sizes averaging 0.18 acres, the kind of tight layout that keeps everything compressed and accessible; homes run around $246K, and you're served by Vista Charter Academy. Groceries and coffee require a short walk—about 11 to 12 minutes—but 42 restaurants and 42 grocery stores pack the surrounding mile, which is unusual density for this region. Downtown Grand Rapids sits just under 9 minutes away by car, and Gerald R. Ford Airport runs 16.5 minutes from here. Plaster Creek park lands only 5 minutes on foot, one of 9 parks within a mile, so green space threads through the area without feeling forced. What emerges is less a bucolic edge development and more a compact, walkable corner of Clafor Plat Area—the kind of place where you can live car-light if you choose, though most residents keep one handy.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Checkers: 4 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Plaster Creek Trail: 6 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 6 min walk
$250K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Molesta Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,697/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Checkers
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant
+1 more
Plaster Creek
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
dog_park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
28th/Union (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Plaster Creek
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$250K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
39
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
0.14 ac – 0.31 ac
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Vista Charter Academy
Crime in Molesta 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 Molesta Plat home (around $250,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $44k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,663 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,663/mo | $44,342 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,914/mo | $51,051 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,999/mo | $53,295 |
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Molesta 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(30)
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Grocery Store
Saigon Market
Grocery Store
Tiendita las Jarochas
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Burger King
Fast Food
Checkers
Restaurant
Sandmann’s BBQ
Restaurant
Fast Food
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
School
School
Godwin Heights North School
Godwin Heights Middle School
School
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(1)
Plaster Creek
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Molesta Plat
- What do homes cost in Molesta Plat?
- The median home value in Molesta Plat is about $250,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Molesta Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Molesta 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 Molesta Plat?
- Molesta Plat is served by Vista Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is Molesta Plat walkable?
- Molesta Plat scores 6.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.