Plainfield Park — satellite view
Subdivision30.9 acres

Plainfield Park

Surrounded by nature

🏙️5 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 3 parks within 1 mile
  • Rifle Range Road Northeast: 4 min drive
  • Soft Water Lake: 7 min bike
💰Home Values

$301K median

  • 3 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
53

Somewhat walkable

  • Fred's Italian: 9 min walk
  • 1 places within a 10 min walk
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet residential area in Kent County stands out for its exceptionally generous lot sizes, with properties averaging over a quarter-acre and many approaching half an acre. The spacious yards create a suburban feel perfect for families who want room for outdoor activities, gardening, and entertaining. Despite the peaceful setting, residents enjoy convenient access to nearby amenities including 23 restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores just minutes away.

The community sits within the Northview Public School District, with schools ranging from highly rated to developing programs. Soft Water Lake provides nearby water recreation just over half a mile away, while Ambrose Park and two other parks offer green space within the immediate area. This location works best for families seeking spacious properties with suburban privacy while maintaining easy access to dining and daily conveniences.

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Ambrose Park

0.5 mi

Parks Nearby

3

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

0.6 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$350K

3 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

75

Median Lot Size

0.27 ac

0.20 ac – 1.2 ac

Walkability

5.3

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.5
🍽️Dining
7.3
🌳Nature
4.0
🚌Transit
6.5
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Ken's Fruit Market

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Meijer
14 minwalk
Daily Deals Food Outlet
10 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Fred's Italian

9 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Real Food Cafe
11 minwalk
Charlie's Bar & Grill
12 minwalk
Taco Boy
12 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Tim Hortons

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Biggby Coffee
11 minbike
Eternam Coffee
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

Cesars Pub

15 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
Vinny's bar
8 mindrive
Quinn & Tuite's
10 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Robinette's Cider Mill

7 mindrive· 19 min bike
Webster's Market Inc
11 mindrive
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Ambrose Park

9 minbike· 22 min walk· 3 min drive
Eldon Hollow Park
9 minbike
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
11 minbike
Dean Lake Park
12 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Northlake Cooperative Playground

15 minwalk· 7 min bike· 4 min drive
Ambrose Park Playground
9 minbike
Eldon Hollow Park Playground
10 minbike
Eldon Hollow Park Playground
11 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake

6 mindrive· 13 min bike
Soft Water Lake
7 minbike
Emerald Lake
11 minbike
Perch Lake
6 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Bikeable

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

11 minbike· 5 min drive
Versluis Park Beach
12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Rifle Range Road Northeast

4 mindrive
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
9 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
11 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
10 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Grotto Park Trail

12 minbike
Grotto Park Trail
12 minbike
Grotto Park Trail
12 minbike
Grotto Park Trail
12 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

8 mindrive
Rogue River Mouth Launch
15 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Thousand Oaks Golf Club

11 mindrive
Kent Country Club
14 mindrive
Scott Lake Country Club
14 mindrive
Blythefield Country Club
12 mindrive

+1 more

💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

7 mindrive· 15 min bike
Pure Barre
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Walkable

Meijer - Plainfield Township

12 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Plainfield/Rupert (NB)
14 minwalk
Plainfield/Salerno (SB)
15 minwalk
Plainfield/Elmdale (NB)
6 minbike

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

CVS Pharmacy

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 5 min drive
Walgreens
11 minwalk
Kay Pharmacy
7 mindrive
Walgreens
8 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Quick drive

KDL - Plainfield Township Branch

8 mindrive· 19 min bike
KDL Comstock Park
7 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
10 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
10 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

8 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
10 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
11 mindrive

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

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