Plan of Hastings
Walkable with great nature access
Median $220K·Walkability 7.5/10·Schools 6.5/10
You step out your front door and hit the sidewalk to grab coffee or run to the grocery—both are steps away. The neighborhood sits right in the thick of things, where restaurants cluster nearby (twenty-one within a mile) and errands don't require a drive. Thornapple Plaza is adjacent, and Twin Lakes sits just over a mile out if you want to pivot from the built-in energy toward water. The daily rhythm here is dense and walkable without feeling cramped—six parks within a mile give you real green space to breathe into.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Near the water
- Carter Lake — 1.3 mi
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Hastings Riverwalk: 9 min walk
- Tyden Park: 11 min walk
$220K median
- 33 sales in last 12mo
Northeastern Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Hastings Area
- 6 rated schools in district
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Plan of Hastings
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,494/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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33 homes sold in Plan of Hastings this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Thornapple Plaza
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Carter Lake
1.3 mi
Family Fare
Seasonal Grille
+1 more
State Grounds Coffee House
Klosterman's Sports Tap
Tyden Park
+1 more
Playground on E Vedder Rd
Carter Lake
+1 more
Hastings Riverwalk
Hastings Dog Park
Grit Strength Systems
Hastings Pharmacy
Hastings Public Library
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Hastings 4
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Hastings Area School District
Crime in Plan of Hastings 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Plan of Hastings home (around $220,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,456 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,456/mo | $38,836 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,677/mo | $44,717 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,750/mo | $46,680 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Solar potential
~$910/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,366 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Plan of Hastings 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Seasonal Grille
Restaurant
Richie's Koffee Shop
Restaurant
Mexican Connections
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Phil's Galley
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(16)
Central School
Hastings High School
School
Northeastern School
Hastings Center School
Chidester School
+11 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
DeepWater Grappling and Striking House
Fitness Center
Grit Strength Systems
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Hastings Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Hastings Pharmacy
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Plan of Hastings
- What do homes cost in Plan of Hastings?
- The median home value in Plan of Hastings is about $220,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Plan of Hastings housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Plan of Hastings right now, and 33 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Plan of Hastings?
- Plan of Hastings is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northeastern Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Plan of Hastings walkable?
- Plan of Hastings scores 7.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.