Oakcrest Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $285K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 3.8/10
You'll want to know right off the bat that you're just eight minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means the city feels close without living in it. Oakcrest Plat sits within the Herman Plat Area as a tight ten-acre subdivision where lots average around a fifth of an acre—small enough to keep upkeep reasonable but big enough to breathe. Homes here run around $263K, and you're zoned for Vestaburg Community Schools. The neighborhood's got real walkability: a coffee shop two minutes on foot, a restaurant within thirteen minutes, and Lions Park six minutes away if you want to let the dog loose. What makes it click is the density of options around you—54 restaurants within a mile, grocery stores galore, and a transit stop practically at your doorstep. It's the kind of spot where you feel plugged into something without sacrificing the residential calm, and the airport's not far if you need to fly out.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Far East Restaurant: 4 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
$285K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Lions Park: 5 min walk
- 40th Street Park (Access): 7 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Oakcrest Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,935/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Big Top Market
+1 more
Far East Restaurant
+1 more
Seoul Market Cafe
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
+1 more
Lions Park
+1 more
Oriole Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Tennyson Drive Southwest
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Anytime Fitness
+1 more
Clyde Park/36th (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Recent Sale Price
$285K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
37
Median Lot Size
0.19 ac
0.16 ac – 0.20 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lions Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Vestaburg Community Schools
Crime in Oakcrest 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Oakcrest Plat home (around $285,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,896 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,896/mo | $50,550 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,182/mo | $58,198 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,278/mo | $60,756 |
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.
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Oakcrest 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(30)
Big Top Market
Grocery Store
Supermercado Mexico - Division
Grocery Store
J & R Liquor
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Far East Restaurant
Restaurant
Serenity Life Cafe
Restaurant
Palermo Pizza
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Chicken N Eggroll
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
Bar
Manny's Bar and Grill
Bar
GringoDog's Dog House
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
West Godwin Elementary School
School
AnchorPoint Christian School / West Michigan Lutheran High School
School
Saint John Vianney School
Godwin Heights High School
School
Godwin Heights North School
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Blissfield Homes Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Oakcrest Plat
- What do homes cost in Oakcrest Plat?
- The median home value in Oakcrest Plat is about $285,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Oakcrest Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Oakcrest 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 Oakcrest Plat?
- Oakcrest Plat is served by Vestaburg Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is Oakcrest Plat walkable?
- Oakcrest Plat scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.