Orchard Hills Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $430K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 4.6/10
Early evening, when the light softens across the yards and the maples start showing their true colors—that's when Orchard Hills Plat feels like itself. The subdivision sits on 9 acres within Shawmut Hills, a northwest corner of Grand Rapids known for winding streets and mature trees, and the lots here—a quarter-acre each—give you room to breathe without sprawling far from anything that matters. Homes run around $345K, mostly ranch and Cape Cod styles from the 1950s and 60s, and you're close enough to downtown that a commute takes under eight minutes, while Covell Park is a six-minute walk if you need trees and grass that aren't your own. The Grand Rapids Public Schools district serves the area, and there's actual walkable ground nearby—restaurants, a coffee shop, a dog park all within easy reach, plus eighty-four more dining spots within a mile if you want options.
Why people love it here
$430K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Tremont Greenspace: 8 min walk
- Covell Park: 11 min walk
Walkable for daily errands
- Tremont Greenspace: 8 min walk
- 2 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Orchard Hills Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,916/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$430K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
34
Median Lot Size
0.21 ac
0.17 ac – 0.48 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Covell Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Frequently asked about Orchard Hills Plat
- What do homes cost in Orchard Hills Plat?
- The median home value in Orchard Hills Plat is about $429,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Orchard Hills Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Orchard Hills Plat right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Orchard Hills Plat?
- Orchard Hills Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Orchard Hills Plat walkable?
- Orchard Hills Plat scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.