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
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.