Plainfield Heights No.2 — satellite view
Subdivision6.1 acres

Plainfield Heights No.2

Surrounded by nature

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Aberdeen Park: 1 min walk
  • Huff Park Short/Long Loop: 5 min drive
💰Home Values

$249K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
54

Somewhat walkable

  • Aberdeen Park Playground: 0 min walk
  • 12 places within a 10 min walk
🛝Walk to a playground

This 6-acre neighborhood in Kent County offers a quiet residential setting with modest lot sizes averaging 0.14 acres. The area provides convenient access to public transit and maintains a small-town feel with five restaurants within walking distance. Residents enjoy proximity to Aberdeen Park and four other parks within a mile, plus Soft Water Lake just 1.4 miles away for outdoor recreation. The community features a mix of owner-occupied homes and rentals, creating a stable residential environment.

With Grand Rapids Public Schools serving the area and decent transit connectivity, this location works well for families seeking affordable housing with park access and commuters who appreciate public transportation options. The neighborhood appeals to those who value a quieter pace while staying connected to urban conveniences.

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Aberdeen Park

0.0 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

1.4 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$287K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

24

Median Lot Size

0.14 ac

0.13 ac – 0.24 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.4

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.0
🍽️Dining
5.5
🌳Nature
4.4
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
1.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short drive

Creston Market

5 mindrive· 29 min walk· 13 min bike
Family Fare
6 mindrive
Rodriguez Supermarket
8 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Burger King

7 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Little Caesars
14 minwalk
Wing Kingz
9 minbike
Lucy's Cafe
10 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Biggby Coffee

6 mindrive· 14 min bike
Starbucks
7 mindrive
Rowster Coffee
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Vinny's bar

9 minbike· 17 min walk· 3 min drive
Quinn & Tuite's
4 mindrive
Rezervoir Lounge
4 mindrive
Vitale's Sports Bar
5 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Rakowski Family Farm Market

9 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
11 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
10 mindrive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
9 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Aberdeen Park

1 minwalk· 1 min bike· 2 min drive
Huff Park
11 minbike
Briggs Park
10 minbike
Riverside Park
5 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Aberdeen Park Playground

<1 minwalk· <1 min bike· 2 min drive
Aberdeen Park Playground
3 minwalk
Aberdeen Park Playground
4 minwalk
Aberdeen Park Playground
4 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Soft Water Lake

8 mindrive· 16 min bike
Lamberton Lake
8 mindrive
Emerald Lake
9 mindrive
Perch Lake
8 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

8 mindrive· 20 min bike
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Huff Park Short/Long Loop

5 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
5 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
7 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Huff Park Trail

8 minbike· 17 min walk
Riverside Park Trail
13 minbike
Riverside Park Trail
12 minbike
Riverside Park Trail
12 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

5 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
13 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

8 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
12 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
15 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Fitness 19

6 mindrive· 15 min bike
The Loading Dock
5 mindrive
The Loading Dock
5 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Plainfield/Evelyn (NB)

7 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Plainfield/Eleanor (NB)
7 minwalk
Plainfield/Cheshire (SB)
7 minwalk
Plainfield/Comstock (SB)
7 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short walk

Kay Pharmacy

7 minwalk· 6 min bike· 1 min drive
Walgreens
8 minbike
Walgreens
8 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

12 minbike· 25 min walk· 4 min drive
Yankee Clipper Library
6 mindrive
KDL Comstock Park
10 mindrive
West Leonard Library
12 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

11 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
9 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
11 mindrive

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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