Peters Plat
Lake life, small town feel
Median $259K·Walkability 5.2/10·Schools 5.2/10
Around five acres of modest lots—each roughly a sixth of an acre—Peters Plat sits within the larger Staps Assessors Plat No 3 Area, where homes typically run around $334K. A short walk lands you at a restaurant, and there are nearly two hundred dining options within a mile, so the eating here doesn't require much planning. The beach at Grand Haven is barely three minutes away by car, which matters more than you'd think on a summer evening. Grand Haven Area Public Schools serve the subdivision, and Sluka Park sits an eight-minute walk off, part of a constellation of ten parks within a mile—enough green space that you're never far from somewhere to let the afternoon stretch out. Downtown Grand Rapids runs about forty-five minutes north, which is far enough to feel separate but close enough that the city's pull is real if you want it.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min walk
- Sluka Park Trail: 8 min walk
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 0.6 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$259K median
- 2 recent sales
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Peters Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,758/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sluka Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$259K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
22
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
0.14 ac – 0.30 ac
Homeowner Rate
86.4%
Principal residence
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
+1 more
The Unicorn Tavern
+1 more
Whipped Cafe' & Creamery
+1 more
The Dragon & The Mermaid
+1 more
Sluka Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Smith Bayou
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Poplar Ridge
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
+1 more
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Peters 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Peters Plat home (around $259,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,723 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,723/mo | $45,938 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,983/mo | $52,889 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,071/mo | $55,214 |
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 Grand Haven
Source: grandhaven.org · unconfirmed
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
~$889/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,488 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Grand Haven Light & Power · ~13.7¢/kWh
Community-owned utility since 1896; ~15,000 customers
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: grandhaven.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Peters 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(9)
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Clover Bar
Restaurant
The Unicorn Tavern
Restaurant
Stanz Cafe
Restaurant
Melli’s Deli
Restaurant
Knights of Columbus
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
Whipped Cafe' & Creamery
Café
OTR Behind The Bookcase Coffee Lab
Café
Off The Record
Café
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Christian Junior High School
School
Ferry School
White Pines Intermediate School
Lakeshore Middle School
School
Central School
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(8)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+5 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Peters Plat
- What do homes cost in Peters Plat?
- The median home value in Peters Plat is about $259,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Peters Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Peters 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 Peters Plat?
- Peters Plat is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Peters Plat walkable?
- Peters Plat scores 5.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.