Odetta Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $486K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 4.2/10
Odetta Plat sits as a 12-acre subdivision within the Richview Park Area, a quiet corner of West Michigan where modest homes and open yards define the block. Downtown Grand Rapids is just under 15 minutes by car, making commutes manageable without feeling tethered to the city. A half-dozen restaurants cluster within walking distance—about a mile away—while coffee shops and grocers fill the immediate radius; you're not scrambling for basics. Blandford Nature Center, a 10-minute walk from your doorstep, gives you actual woods instead of just park benches. Homes here run in the mid-range, and the Grand Rapids Public Schools district covers the area. It's the kind of place where you get space and proximity without the markup, and where a short drive gets you anywhere in greater Grand Rapids.
Why people love it here
$486K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Blandford Nature Center: 11 min walk
- Fred Meijer Standale Trail: 9 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Odetta Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,300/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Blandford Nature Center
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
Lost Art Catering
+1 more
Starbucks
Alfano's Pub and Ristorante
+1 more
Blandford Nature Center
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
gym
Remembrance across from Justin (WB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Odetta 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 Odetta Plat home (around $486,123) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $86k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,233 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,233/mo | $86,222 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,723/mo | $99,269 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,886/mo | $103,631 |
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
~$876/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,393 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Odetta 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(23)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
+20 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
Restaurant
Walker Roadhouse
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Biggby Coffee
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Odetta Plat
- What do homes cost in Odetta Plat?
- The median home value in Odetta Plat is about $486,123. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Odetta Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Odetta 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 Odetta Plat?
- Odetta Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zinser Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Odetta Plat walkable?
- Odetta Plat scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.