Orchard Plat
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $329K·Walkability 2.9/10·Schools 8.0/10
If someone asks where you'd live in West Michigan and you actually want space without leaving town, Orchard Plat is the answer you didn't know you were looking for. This 24-acre subdivision sits in the Baker-Huizen Sub Area, with half-acre lots that feel generous without being absurd—about 16 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you're close enough to matter but far enough to breathe. Homes here run around $583K, and you've got thirty restaurants within a mile and grocery options at every turn, so the suburban dream doesn't require a car just to eat dinner; there's a coffee shop a short drive away and Georgetown Community Park is a pleasant walk if you need to get out with kids or a dog. Kenowa Lake sits less than a mile off, which is the kind of detail that makes summer Saturdays feel like they have options, and Jenison Public Schools handles the K-12 part if that matters to you.
Why people love it here
Bursley School
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Jenison
- 7 rated schools in district
21,980 sq ft avg lots
- 40 homes
Near the water
- Kenowa Lake — 0.8 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Rushmore Lake: 12 min walk
- Unnamed beach: 6 min drive
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Orchard Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,230/mo
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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$329K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
40
Median Lot Size
0.35 ac
0.31 ac – 2.5 ac
Homeowner Rate
92.5%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Georgetown Community Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
0.8 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Sunnybrook Country Club
Populace Coffee Co.
Rush Creek Bistro
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park
Unnamed playground
Rushmore Lake
Unnamed beach
Geogetown Community Park Trails
Idema Explorers Trail
Grandville Launch
Yoga Blue
+1 more
Kenowa/44th (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Georgetown Township Public Library
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Orchard 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Orchard Plat home (around $328,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,185 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,185/mo | $58,265 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,516/mo | $67,081 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,626/mo | $70,029 |
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
Georgetown Charter Township
Source: gtwp.com · 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
~$901/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,306 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Georgetown Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township distribution; treated water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan source).
Georgetown Charter Township (treatment via City of Grandville)
Township collection; treatment purchased from City of Grandville.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Georgetown · Source: gtwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Orchard 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(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Sunnybrook Country Club
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Cracker Barrel
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Rush Creek Bistro
Bar
Peppino's Pizzeria & Sports Grille | Jenison
Bar
QDOBA Mexican Eats
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Jenison Innovation Academy
School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Idema Explorers Trail
Bike Path
Kent Trails - Jenison Connector
Bike Path
Chicago Dr & Wilson Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Orchard Plat
- What do homes cost in Orchard Plat?
- The median home value in Orchard Plat is about $328,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Orchard Plat?
- Orchard Plat is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Jenison High School (9/10).
- Is Orchard Plat walkable?
- Orchard Plat scores 2.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.