Orchard Homes Plat
Walkable near top schools
Median $240K·Walkability 8.1/10·Schools 8.5/10
What strikes most people about Orchard Homes Plat is how close everything actually is—a grocery store and restaurants sit steps away, yet you're on a 38-acre subdivision with quarter-acre lots that feel spacious enough to breathe. The median home here runs around $312K, and the neighborhood's real strength shows in errands: nearly everything you need for daily life is within reach, from a half-dozen grocery stores within two miles to eighteen restaurants scattered within a mile. Downtown Grand Rapids sits just 12 minutes down the road, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is fourteen minutes further, which means commuting doesn't eat your life. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and if you want to stretch your legs, Forest Hills Park is a seven-minute walk away—close enough that it actually works into a weekend rhythm rather than feeling like a destination.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Northern High School
- High — 3.0 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$240K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 4 min walk
- Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail: 4 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Orchard Homes Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,629/mo
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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Forest Hills Foods
Poke Toki Cascade
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
+1 more
Noco Provisions
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
+1 more
Forest Hills Park Playground
Paradise Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
+1 more
The Other Body Shop
+1 more
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Recent Sale Price
$240K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
94
Median Lot Size
0.29 ac
0.15 ac – 0.49 ac
Crime in Orchard Homes 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 Orchard Homes Plat home (around $240,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,596 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,596/mo | $42,568 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,838/mo | $49,009 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,919/mo | $51,163 |
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
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Orchard Homes 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Subway
Fast Food
Poke Toki Cascade
Restaurant
China Garden
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Martin School
Collins School
School
Knapp School
Lincoln School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Orchard Homes Plat
- What do homes cost in Orchard Homes Plat?
- The median home value in Orchard Homes Plat is about $240,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Orchard Homes Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Orchard Homes 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 Orchard Homes Plat?
- Orchard Homes Plat is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern High School (9/10).
- Is Orchard Homes Plat walkable?
- Orchard Homes Plat scores 8.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.