Palma Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $307K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 4.5/10
Palma Plat is an 18-acre subdivision anchored by Kentwood Public Schools, sitting about 13 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and roughly 17 minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport—close enough to the city's pull without being crushed by it. A grocery store is a seven-minute walk, and there's a restaurant two minutes away if you want to eat without leaving the block; 54 more sit within a mile if you're willing to drive. The nearest park is a three-minute walk, and a transit stop is equally close, which means you're not entirely car-dependent, though the area reads more as a drive-through zone than a walk-everywhere kind of place. Homes here run around $300K to $400K, which lands you in a straightforward residential area where the appeal is proximity to amenities and schools rather than any particular character or destination charm—and honestly, that's enough.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Arby's: 5 min walk
- 4 places within a 10 min walk
$307K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Palma Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,084/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
Arby's
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
Bar Down Grill
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
Unnamed beach
Interurban Trail
M-6 Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
68th/Special Olympics - Michigan (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Palma 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 Palma Plat home (around $307,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,042 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,042/mo | $54,452 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,351/mo | $62,691 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,454/mo | $65,446 |
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
Byron Township
Source: byrontownship.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,394 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA manages water/sewer; rural fringe on private well. 1381 84th St SE.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron Twps.
Services for Byron · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Palma 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
Unnamed park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
M-6 Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(4)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
KDL Wyoming Branch
KDL Library - Kentwood
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Palma Plat
- What do homes cost in Palma Plat?
- The median home value in Palma Plat is about $307,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Palma Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Palma 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 Palma Plat?
- Palma Plat is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Palma Plat walkable?
- Palma Plat scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.