Parkwood Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $245K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 4.1/10
You'll spot Parkwood Plat just west of downtown, where tree-lined streets and modest single-family homes sit on compact lots—the kind of neighborhood where you're never more than a few minutes from what you need. Jackson Park is practically your backyard at a three-minute walk, and you've got a dozen other parks within a mile if you want options. Downtown Grand Rapids is just 10 minutes away, so that commute isn't eating your life.
Why people love it here
$245K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Jackson Park: 9 min walk
- Lions Park: 12 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Parkwood Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,663/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$245K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
42
Median Lot Size
0.19 ac
0.18 ac – 0.26 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Jackson Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Big Top Market
+1 more
Villa Mia Pizza
+1 more
Starbucks
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
+1 more
Jackson Park
+1 more
Oriole Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Tennyson Drive Southwest
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Anytime Fitness
36th/Robin (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
+1 more
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Crime in Parkwood 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 Parkwood Plat home (around $245,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,630 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,630/mo | $43,455 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,876/mo | $50,030 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,959/mo | $52,229 |
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 ~6,398 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 Parkwood 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(30)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Big Top Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Restaurant
Elie’s Ice Cream
Restaurant
Garciastreetdogs
Restaurant
Taco's El Caporal - Burlingame
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
Bar
Anazeh Sands Billiards
Bar
Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza & Grill
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Wyoming Intermediate School
Gladiola Elementary School
School
Wyoming High School
School
West Elementary School
School
Oriole Park Elementary School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
Wedgewood Homesites Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Frequently asked about Parkwood Plat
- What do homes cost in Parkwood Plat?
- The median home value in Parkwood Plat is about $245,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Parkwood Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Parkwood 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 Parkwood Plat?
- Parkwood Plat is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Gladiola Elementary School (5/10).
- Is Parkwood Plat walkable?
- Parkwood Plat scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.