Plainfield Ave & 4 Mile Rd Area
Surrounded by nature
5 homes for sale·Median $349K·Walkability 3.6/10·Schools 5.7/10
A short drive north of downtown Grand Rapids, this stretch of Plainfield charter township sits comfortably between the city and quieter suburban edges—close enough to reach restaurants and breweries in 15 minutes, far enough to breathe. The area centers on a walkable corridor where grocers and coffee shops are a few steps from home, and Northview Public Schools anchors the character of the surrounding blocks. Lot sizes average around 0.42 acres, giving homes room without sprawl; the neighborhood counts seven parks within a mile, including Northville Park Association Park a short walk away, plus access to the Rogue River for boating and fishing just a couple of miles south. What defines this place most is the ordinary competence of it all—solid homes on modest lots, a genuine commercial strip where you can grab lunch or run errands without getting in a car, and the kind of suburban stability where the real appeal lands quietly: proximity to both city and river, schools that draw families, and the simple fact that nothing here feels like a compromise.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.3 mi
- 31 parks within 1 mile
- Holtman Park: 11 min walk
- Dean Lake Park: 13 min walk
$349K median
- 31 sales in last 12mo
Northview High School
- High — 1.0 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Plainfield Ave & 4 Mile Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,369/mo
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31 homes sold in Plainfield Ave & 4 Mile Rd Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northville Park Association Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
31
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.3 mi
Median Sale · Houses
$350K
28 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$255K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
31
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Northville Park Association Park
0.3 mi
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Speedy Cafe
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
+1 more
Holtman Park
Unnamed playground
Dean Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
dog_park
Northgate Park Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Plainfield Ave & 4 Mile Rd Area 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 Ave & 4 Mile Rd Area home (around $349,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,321 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,321/mo | $61,901 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,673/mo | $71,268 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,790/mo | $74,400 |
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.
Who actually lends in Plainfield Ave & 4 Mile Rd Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.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
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,325 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Ave & 4 Mile Rd Area 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(22)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
+19 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
Northgate Park Trail
Bike Path
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(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Plainfield Ave & 4 Mile Rd Area
- What do homes cost in Plainfield Ave & 4 Mile Rd Area?
- The median home value in Plainfield Ave & 4 Mile Rd Area is about $349,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Plainfield Ave & 4 Mile Rd Area housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Plainfield Ave & 4 Mile Rd Area right now, and 31 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Plainfield Ave & 4 Mile Rd Area?
- Plainfield Ave & 4 Mile Rd Area is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Plainfield Ave & 4 Mile Rd Area walkable?
- Plainfield Ave & 4 Mile Rd Area scores 3.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
