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Nielsen'S Plat No 1

Surrounded by nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)

Median $275K·Schools 5.0/10

You'll expect a quiet pocket of West Michigan lake country, and you'll find exactly that—no surprises, no reinvention, just solid land and water access that locals have relied on for decades. Little Whitefish Lake is just 0.7 miles away, and Cordes Lake is practically at your doorstep, less than a tenth of a mile away. Properties here tend toward spacious lots with workshop space, lake views, and the kind of private frontage that makes year-round living or seasonal retreat equally viable. A restaurant is less than a mile down the road when you need it. The tone is understated: modest ranches and cottages on half-acre plots, new roofs and finished basements, decks facing water—the kind of place where people come to own land and stay quiet about it.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • Little Whitefish Lake — 0.7 mi
  • 5 parks within 1 mile
💰Home Values

$275K median

  • 1 recent sale

Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Nielsen'S Plat No 1

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,866/mo

$
$54,980
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,42676%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Little Whitefish Lake Public Access

0.7 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Little Whitefish Lake

0.7 mi

5.0
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 2 rated schools nearby

Range: 4/10 to 6/10

School District: Tri County Area Schools

6Tri County Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 539 students · 18:1 · 1.6 mi
4Tri County Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 390 students · 18:1 · 1.4 mi

Crime in Nielsen'S Plat No 1 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 Montcalm County.

Montcalm County crime & safety stats →

To buy a median-priced Nielsen'S Plat No 1 home (around $274,900) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,852 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,852/mo$49,377
10% (+PMI)$2,131/mo$56,832
5% (+PMI)$2,225/mo$59,338

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.

Full Nielsen'S Plat No 1 cost-of-living breakdown →

🍕 Restaurants(4)

Sticks-N-Stones Market

Restaurant

1.0 mimap
Subway

Fast Food

3.9 mimap
Lakeside Inn

Restaurant

4.0 mimap

Fraternal Order of Eagles

Restaurant

4.0 mimap

☕ Coffee(3)

Lulu's Cafe

Café

4.0 mimap

Tea'd up

Café

4.0 mimap
Bernita Mae Cafe

Café

4.0 mimap

🍺 Bars(2)

Tri County Eagle 4467

Bar

4.0 mimap

Aiden's Place

Bar

4.1 mimap

🏫 Schools(10)

Little Whitefish School

1.3 mimap
Tri County Middle School

School

1.4 mimap
Tri County High School

School

1.5 mimap

Big Whitefish School

2.6 mimap

Baptist Lake School

3.2 mimap

+5 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(4)

Little Whitefish Lake Public Access

0.7 mimap
Pierson Township Community Park
1.2 mimap

Pierson Township Park

1.2 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(4)

White Pine Trail

Bike Path

1.9 mimap

White Pine Trail

Bike Path

2.3 mimap

White Pine Trail

Bike Path

3.0 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

👶 Childcare(1)

Edgerton Building

Daycare

4.3 mimap

📚 Libraries(1)

Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch
3.9 mimap

⚡ EV Charging(1)

ChargePoint

EV Charging

3.3 mimap
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Frequently asked about Nielsen'S Plat No 1

What do homes cost in Nielsen'S Plat No 1?
The median home value in Nielsen'S Plat No 1 is about $274,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Nielsen'S Plat No 1 housing market?
no homes are listed in Nielsen'S Plat No 1 right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Nielsen'S Plat No 1?
Nielsen'S Plat No 1 is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Tri County Senior High School (6/10).

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Nielsen'S Plat No 1

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,866/mo

$
$54,980
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,42676%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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