Palmer Park Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $395K·Walkability 3.8/10·Schools 4.4/10
The street grid here feels deliberate—wide lots, modest setbacks, the kind of subdivision layout that doesn't apologize for itself. You're looking at twenty-eight acres of single-family homes running around four hundred thousand dollars, anchored in the Greens of Wyoming Area, just over twelve minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. Four parks sit within a mile, and a transit stop is a three-minute walk away if you need it. Dinner is closer: fifty-four restaurants within a mile, starting with options three minutes on foot.
Why people love it here
$395K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 16 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 8 min bike
- LINUS C PALMER PARK & GOLF COURSE: 11 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Palmer Park Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,682/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Vanguard Charter Academy
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Boardwalk Subs
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Lucky Strike Grand Rapids
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Van Singel Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Haughey Avenue Southwest
Chateau Estates Area Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Anytime Fitness
+1 more
Gezon/Palmer Hills (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Palmer Park 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 Palmer Park Plat home (around $395,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $70k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,627 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,627/mo | $70,060 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,025/mo | $80,661 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,158/mo | $84,206 |
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.
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,397 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Palmer Park 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(29)
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Boardwalk Subs
Restaurant
Pizza Hut Express
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(24)
+19 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Chateau Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
Gezon Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
Little Fliers Childcare and Development Center
Childcare Center
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Palmer Park Plat
- What do homes cost in Palmer Park Plat?
- The median home value in Palmer Park Plat is about $395,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Palmer Park Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Palmer Park Plat right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Palmer Park Plat?
- Palmer Park Plat is served by Vanguard Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Oriole Park Elementary School (5/10).
- Is Palmer Park Plat walkable?
- Palmer Park Plat scores 3.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.