O. B. Thomas Plat Area
Strong schools draw families here
18 homes for sale·Median $515K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 8.2/10
The smell of fresh-cut grass and the sight of mature trees dotting wide setbacks hit you the moment you turn onto a quiet cul-de-sac here—this is ranch-home country, where properties sprawl across two to three acres and the sense of space overrides the usual suburban feeling. You're in a rural pocket of Caledonia township where homes sit nestled among oaks and maples, fire pits flicker in backyards come evening, and the nearest restaurant is practically within walking distance, yet the nearest neighbor feels respectfully distant. The neighborhood feeds into Caledonia Community Schools, and you're just over 25 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city—but most days, the quiet cul-de-sacs and open land here feel like their own world. Gerald R. Ford Airport sits nine minutes away, Lepard Preserve is less than a mile out, and a small cluster of shops and restaurants are close enough that you're not stranded, just pleasantly removed.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 3.9 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$515K median
- 19 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- O. B. Thomas Plat Area Trail: 8 min bike
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in O. B. Thomas Plat Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,496/mo
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19 homes sold in O. B. Thomas Plat Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lepard Preserve
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Wendy's
+1 more
Starbucks
Family Tavern
+1 more
LEPARD PRESERVE
Unnamed playground
Emmons Lake
+1 more
East Paris Nature Park Trail
North Shore Park Dog Park
O. B. Thomas Plat Area Trail
Campbell Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Milestones Child Development Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in O. B. Thomas Plat Area 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 O. B. Thomas Plat Area home (around $515,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $91k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,425 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,425/mo | $91,344 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,944/mo | $105,166 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,117/mo | $109,787 |
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.
Who actually lends in O. B. Thomas Plat Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Caledonia Charter Township
Source: caledoniatownship.org · unconfirmed
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 ~6,285 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron since 1995.
Caledonia Township Fire Department
Covers 36 sq mi; chief + FT inspector + 6 FT + 14 paid-on-call + 2 PT.
Services for Caledonia · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for O. B. Thomas Plat Area 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(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Uccello's - Caledonia
Restaurant
Uccello's Ristorante
Restaurant
Low N Slow Taco Co
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Family Tavern
Bar
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
Butcher Block Social
Bar
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
O. B. Thomas Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(7)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+4 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Meijer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(3)
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about O. B. Thomas Plat Area
- What do homes cost in O. B. Thomas Plat Area?
- The median home value in O. B. Thomas Plat Area is about $515,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the O. B. Thomas Plat Area housing market?
- there are 18 homes for sale in O. B. Thomas Plat Area right now, and 19 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve O. B. Thomas Plat Area?
- O. B. Thomas Plat Area is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is O. B. Thomas Plat Area walkable?
- O. B. Thomas Plat Area scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
