Oak Park Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $370K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 8.0/10
The biggest thing to know: you're 11 and a half minutes from the Grand Haven beach. Oak Park Plat is a 15-acre subdivision with modest lots—averaging about a third of an acre—where homes cluster close enough that the neighborhood feels contained and deliberate. Median values sit around $555K, and the plat sits within Kosters Assessors Plat No 2 Area, feeding into Spring Lake Public Schools. The Minnie Skwarek Nature Preserve is a short walk away, and there are two parks within a mile, which matters when you're on smaller land. A grocery store is about a mile and a third out, with six within two miles, so everyday errands don't require much planning. Downtown Grand Rapids is roughly 37 and a half minutes if you need to head that direction.
Why people love it here
Spring Lake High School
- High — 0.8 mi away
- Spring Lake
- 5 rated schools in district
$370K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min walk
- Kosters Assessors Plat No 2 Area Trail: 8 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Oak Park Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,511/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Spring Lake Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$370K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
32
Median Lot Size
0.34 ac
1045 sq ft – 0.74 ac
Homeowner Rate
93.8%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Minnie Skwarek Nature Preserve
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Spring Lake Athletic Boosters
+1 more
truenorth
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Minnie Skwarek Nature Preserve
Unnamed playground
Pettys Bayou
Unnamed beach
Unnamed bike path
Lloyds Bayou Launch
+1 more
Rhoda's Body Shop
Rite Aid
Spring Lake District Library
Crime in Oak Park Plat 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Oak Park Plat home (around $369,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $66k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,460 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,460/mo | $65,608 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,833/mo | $75,535 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,957/mo | $78,855 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Spring Lake Township
Source: springlaketwp.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
~$890/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,489 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Township-contracted curbside trash/recycling/yard waste hauler since Jan 1, 2023.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Spring Lake · Source: springlaketwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Oak Park Plat 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(9)
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Grocery Store
Orchard Markets
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Spring Lake Athletic Boosters
Restaurant
Ted'S
Restaurant
Vander Mill Tap Room
Restaurant
Bell's 104
Restaurant
Butch's Beach Burritos
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Bar
Spring Lake Country Club
Bar
Highway Inn
Bar
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Jeffers School
Peach Plains School
Holmes School
Bignell School
White Pines Intermediate School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(9)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+6 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
Frequently asked about Oak Park Plat
- What do homes cost in Oak Park Plat?
- The median home value in Oak Park Plat is about $369,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Oak Park Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Oak Park Plat right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Oak Park Plat?
- Oak Park Plat is served by Spring Lake Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Spring Lake High School (9/10).
- Is Oak Park Plat walkable?
- Oak Park Plat scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.