O. B. Thomas Plat Area
Strong schools draw families here
The quick answer
O. B. Thomas Plat Area is a neighborhood, part of Caledonia Community Schools and about 12 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $529,000.
16 homes for sale·Median $529K·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
$529K median
- 22 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
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Median home price in O. B. Thomas Plat Area
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22 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
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Living in O. B. Thomas Plat Area: the details
Is O. B. Thomas Plat Area a good place to live?
O. B. Thomas Plat Area suits buyers looking for a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Caledonia Community Schools. The going price is around $529,000.
What does it cost to live in O. B. Thomas Plat Area?
Homes in O. B. Thomas Plat Area sell for a median of about $529,000. There are 16 homes for sale here right now and 22 homes sold here in the past year.
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 $529,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the O. B. Thomas Plat Area housing market?
- there are 16 homes for sale in O. B. Thomas Plat Area right now, and 22 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.







