Pioneer Plat
Room to spread out, great value
Median $389K·Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 4.1/10
Pioneer Plat sits on 19 acres with lot sizes averaging just over half an acre—generous ground that gives you real breathing room without feeling like you're miles from anything. Grocery shopping and restaurants are practically at your doorstep, and you're nine and a half minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means the city is close but the pace here feels distinctly suburban. Within Shawmut Hills, you'll find tree-lined streets and mature landscaping that make the neighborhood feel established without being stuffy. Homes here run around $344K, mostly ranging from 1,200 to 3,000 square feet in styles like Ranch and Cape Cod built back in the '50s and '60s. There are four parks within a mile, including Shawmut Park just an eleven-minute walk away, and the Grand Rapids Public Schools district serves the area, with access to Gerald R. Ford Airport just over half an hour out.
Why people love it here
23,074 sq ft avg lots
- 30 homes
Very walkable
- Westside Social: 5 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
$389K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Pioneer Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,637/mo
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Median Sale Price
$389K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
30
Median Lot Size
0.37 ac
0.18 ac – 1.4 ac
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Westside Social
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Cesar's Pub
+1 more
Shawmut Park
+1 more
Shawmut Park Playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
South Standale Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Lake Michigan/Collindale (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Side Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Pioneer 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 Pioneer Plat home (around $388,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,584 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,584/mo | $68,907 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,975/mo | $79,334 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,106/mo | $82,820 |
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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Pioneer 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
Shawmut Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Restaurant
Mr Burger
Restaurant
Big Apple Bagels
Fast Food
B.C. Pizza
Restaurant
Fu Garden
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Shawmut Hills School
West Side Christian School
School
Empire Beauty School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
South Standale Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Pioneer Plat
- What do homes cost in Pioneer Plat?
- The median home value in Pioneer Plat is about $388,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pioneer Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Pioneer Plat right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Pioneer Plat?
- Pioneer Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Pioneer Plat walkable?
- Pioneer Plat scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.