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
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.