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
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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
Recent Sale Price
$240K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
94
Median Lot Size
0.29 ac
0.15 ac – 0.49 ac
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?
- there is 1 home for sale 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 Hills Middle 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.