Newell Cowles Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $217K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 4.8/10
Flat grid of West Michigan, horizon nothing but low buildings and the occasional tree line—that's the landscape around Newell Cowles Plat, a modest 2-acre subdivision where lots run about 0.16 acres and homes hover around $217K. You're deep in the Miller Addition area, far enough from downtown Grand Rapids that the city feels like an idea rather than a presence, though it's only 7.4 minutes away by car. A grocery is a four-minute walk, and restaurants—there are 126 within a mile—start practically at your front door. The nearest transit stop is two minutes on foot, which matters if you're the type who prefers not to drive everywhere. Technically walkable for some things (errands, dining), though you'll want a car for anything beyond a couple of miles. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. The Gerald R. Ford airport is 24.4 minutes out, and if you've got a boat, Comstock Riverside Park Launch is under a mile away. It's the kind of place where you get decent density without feeling crowded, and nobody's pretending it's anything grander than what it is.
Why people love it here
$217K median
- Assessor estimate
Walkable for daily errands
- Alpine/Hillside - Meijer (NB): 3 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Newell Cowles Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,476/mo
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Est. Home Value
$217K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
11
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
0.12 ac – 0.32 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Frequently asked about Newell Cowles Plat
- What do homes cost in Newell Cowles Plat?
- The median home value in Newell Cowles Plat is about $217,350. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Newell Cowles Plat?
- Newell Cowles Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Alpine Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Newell Cowles Plat walkable?
- Newell Cowles Plat scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.