Plainfield Acres
Surrounded by nature
Median $449K·Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 5.8/10
Most days here start with a choice that doesn't exist everywhere: walk to coffee in four minutes or drive somewhere else entirely. Plainfield Acres sits on 30 acres of half-acre lots in the Northview Highlands Area, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a commute takes about seventeen minutes, but far enough out that you're genuinely surrounded by space. The nearest grocery is a six-minute walk, and sixty-six restaurants cluster within a mile—enough variety that "what's for dinner" rarely feels like a real question. Kids attend Northview Public Schools, and D.W. Richardson Park is a five-minute walk away if you need to burn off energy without loading anyone into a car. Homes here run around $239K, and if you've got a boat, the Rogue River launch sits less than a mile down the road.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 0.7 mi
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- D.W. Richardson Park: 7 min walk
- Unnamed beach: 14 min walk
Northview High School
- High — 1.8 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$449K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Plainfield Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,048/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
D.W. Richardson Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
0.7 mi
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$449K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
1
Median Lot Size
0.44 ac
0.44 ac – 0.44 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Bigfoot Burger Co.
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Tim Hortons
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QDOBA Mexican Eats
+1 more
D.W. Richardson Park
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D.W. Richardson Park Playground
Versluis Lake
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Unnamed beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
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North County Trailway
Rogue River Mouth Launch
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Planet Fitness
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Meijer - Plainfield Township
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Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Plainfield Acres 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 Plainfield Acres home (around $449,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $80k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,986 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,986/mo | $79,638 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,438/mo | $91,688 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,589/mo | $95,718 |
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
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,376 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Plainfield Acres 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.
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Frequently asked about Plainfield Acres
- What do homes cost in Plainfield Acres?
- The median home value in Plainfield Acres is about $449,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Plainfield Acres housing market?
- no homes are listed in Plainfield Acres right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Plainfield Acres?
- Plainfield Acres is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Plainfield Acres walkable?
- Plainfield Acres scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.