Original Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $250K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 5.3/10
The grid here is tight—0.21-acre lots stacked on 74 acres means you're living shoulder-to-shoulder with your neighbors, which either sounds claustrophobic or cozy depending on your mood. What keeps it from feeling cramped is that Jaycee Park is a four-minute walk away, and there are three other parks within a mile, so there's always green space to spill into. Grocery stores and restaurants are practically on your doorstep; you can grab coffee less than a mile out, and there are fifty restaurants within walking distance if you're tired of cooking.
Why people love it here
$250K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 32 parks within 1 mile
- Jaycee Park: 7 min walk
- Hanson Park/Splash Pad: 8 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Original Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,697/mo
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7 homes sold in Original Plat this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$250K
7 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
254
Median Lot Size
0.19 ac
91 sq ft – 0.95 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Jaycee Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
32
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Village Market Food Center
java shack
Biggby Coffee
Jaycee Park
Hanson Park Playground
Beach in Alpha Manor No 1 Area
Dog Park in Frost Sub Area
Unnamed bike_path
Old Regent Theatre
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
School District: Allegan Area Educational Service Agency
Crime in Original 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Original Plat home (around $250,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $44k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,663 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,663/mo | $44,342 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,914/mo | $51,051 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,999/mo | $53,295 |
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
City of Allegan
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Solar potential
~$900/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,299 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic / Waste Management)
Curbside via DPW/contracted hauler; confirm with city.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
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City partners with Allegan Fire District.
Services for Allegan · Source: cityofallegan.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Original 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(2)
Grocery Store
The Grocery Outlet Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🏫 Schools(16)
School
School
School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Frost Sub Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Original Plat
- What do homes cost in Original Plat?
- The median home value in Original Plat is about $250,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Original Plat housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Original Plat right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Original Plat?
- Original Plat is served by Allegan Area Educational Service Agency. Its highest-rated assigned school is Allegan Online K8 (7/10).
- Is Original Plat walkable?
- Original Plat scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.