Munshaw Plat
Urban energy, solid value
Median $320K·Walkability 7.7/10·Schools 5.3/10
Munshaw Plat sits right in the southeast corner of Millbrook Community Bridgeworks, where tree-lined streets and mid-century homes define the rhythm of the place—Cape Cods and ranches on tight lots that keep everything walkable and close. At four acres with an average lot around a quarter-acre, it's the kind of platted subdivision where you can grab coffee in six minutes or hit one of eighty-four restaurants within a mile, and a grocery store is basically a four-minute walk away. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and you're roughly fourteen minutes from downtown or the airport, though most days you'll probably just stay local—there's enough here. Homes run around $289K, and with a transit stop steps away and Oxford Park a ten-minute walk north, the whole setup works without much fuss.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
$320K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Bowen Station Park: 13 min walk
- Oxford Park: 11 min bike
11,265 sq ft avg lots
- 12 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Munshaw Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,172/mo
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Mediterranian Island International Foods
+1 more
Great White Fish Chicken
+1 more
Cone City
+1 more
The Pump House
+1 more
Bowen Station Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
Autumn Ash Drive
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Kalamazoo/Kendall (NB)
+1 more
Zuah Pharmacy
Kentwood Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Recent Sale Price
$320K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
12
Median Lot Size
0.25 ac
0.25 ac – 0.32 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Oxford Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Munshaw 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 Munshaw Plat home (around $319,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,128 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,128/mo | $56,740 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,450/mo | $65,325 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,557/mo | $68,196 |
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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Munshaw 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)
Mediterranian Island International Foods
Grocery Store
Mediterranean Island International Foods
Grocery Store
Afghan Halal Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Great White Fish Chicken
Fast Food
Fast Food
Papa Johns Pizza
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Florentine Sports Lounge
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
School
Ken-O-Sha Park School
Alexander Hamilton School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Munshaw Plat
- What do homes cost in Munshaw Plat?
- The median home value in Munshaw Plat is about $319,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Munshaw Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Munshaw 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 Munshaw Plat?
- Munshaw Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Munshaw Plat walkable?
- Munshaw Plat scores 7.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.