Plainfield Park
Strong schools draw families here
Median $295K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 6.2/10
Plainfield Park spreads across 31 acres of modest, well-proportioned lots—about a third of an acre each—close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that you're looking at a 12-minute drive to the heart of the city. The subdivision sits within Fullerton Woods Area, a part of West Michigan where you've got serious access to what matters: a grocery store is a seven-minute walk away, restaurants cluster thickly (138 within a mile), and a coffee shop is nine minutes on foot. Schools feed into Northview Public Schools. Homes here run around $301K, and the neighborhood feels genuinely walkable for daily errands and dining out—it's the kind of place where you can actually get somewhere without firing up the car every single time. Three parks sit within a mile, and if you boat, Comstock Riverside Park Launch is just under three miles away. Transit access sits six minutes from your front door, which doesn't hurt when you need it.
Why people love it here
Northview High School
- High — 1.3 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$295K median
- 2 recent sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Unnamed playground: 9 min walk
- 2 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Plainfield Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,999/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$295K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
75
Median Lot Size
0.27 ac
0.20 ac – 1.2 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
Fred's Italian
+1 more
Tim Hortons
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
+1 more
Ambrose Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Plainfield Park 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 Park home (around $294,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,959 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,959/mo | $52,235 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,255/mo | $60,138 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,354/mo | $62,781 |
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
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 Park 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ambrose Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Charlie's Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Fred's Italian
Restaurant
Taco Boy
Fast Food
Real Food Cafe
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 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
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Plainfield Park
- What do homes cost in Plainfield Park?
- The median home value in Plainfield Park is about $294,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Plainfield Park housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Plainfield Park right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Plainfield Park?
- Plainfield Park is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Plainfield Park walkable?
- Plainfield Park scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.