Neighborhood

O. B. Thomas Plat Area

Strong schools draw families here

17 homes for sale·Median $527K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 8.2/10

🏙️12 mito Downtown GR
🏞️39 mito Lake Michigan

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

🎓Schools
100

Kettle Lake Elementary School

  • Elementary — 3.9 mi away
  • Caledonia
  • 6 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$527K median

  • 18 sales in last 12mo
🌲Nature & Outdoors

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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8.2
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 6 rated schools nearby

Range: 7/10 to 9/10

School District: Caledonia Community Schools

10Kettle Lake Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 371 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 3.9 mi
9Dutton Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 266 students · 13:1 · Assigned · 2.6 mi
9Emmons Lake Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 400 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 1.3 mi
8Duncan Lake Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 679 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 2.2 mi
8Caledonia Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 312 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 2.2 mi
7Kraft Meadows Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 05-06 · 683 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.6 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Lepard Preserve

0.8 mi

Parks Nearby

6

within 1 mile

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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 $526,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the O. B. Thomas Plat Area housing market?
there are 17 homes for sale in O. B. Thomas Plat Area right now, and 18 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.

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Data sources: sales, schools · Updated 6/21/2026