Plat of Berlin
Urban energy, solid value
Median $294K·Walkability 7.6/10·Schools 3.0/10
Plat of Berlin sits just off the Hayes Street & 16th Avenue Area, a quiet residential pocket where modest lots—averaging about a quarter-acre—cluster together on tree-lined streets. You're about 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids if you need the city, and Grand Haven's beaches are a half-hour drive away, but the real draw is the immediate access to what's around you: Veterans Park is basically a two-minute walk, there's a coffee shop steps from your door, and a couple more parks within easy reach. The area feeds into Kenowa Hills Public Schools. It's the kind of place where you get suburban breathing room without feeling isolated.
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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
$294K median
- 2 recent sales
12,223 sq ft avg lots
- 74 homes
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Median home price in Plat of Berlin
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,996/mo
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Meijer
Rinaldi Pizza & Sub Shop
+1 more
The Depot Cafe
The Pickle Back
+1 more
Veterans Park
Unnamed playground
Cranberry Lake
Sand Creek Trail
Musketawa Trail
Deer Creek Park Launch
gym
3 Mile/Wilson (WB)
+1 more
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Recent Sale Price
$294K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
74
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
131 sq ft – 1.2 ac
Homeowner Rate
64%
Principal residence
Expected Rent
$1,400/mo
$1,250 – $1,575 · estimated range
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Crime in Plat of Berlin 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Plat of Berlin home (around $294,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,980 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,980/mo | $52,808 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,279/mo | $60,781 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,380/mo | $63,461 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
Wright Township
Source: wrighttownshipottawami.gov · 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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,397 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressWright-Tallmadge Fire Department
Joint fire dept serving Wright and Tallmadge townships, 1565 Jackson St, Marne.
Services for Wright Township · Source: wrighttownshipottawami.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Plat of Berlin 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
Veterans Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Rinaldi Pizza & Sub Shop
Restaurant
Interurban Depot Cafe
Restaurant
Gas Station deli
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
76 Diner Coopersville
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
The Depot Cafe
Café
🏫 Schools(17)
Carroll School
Clayton School
Diamond School
Wilson School
+12 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Musketawa Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Bike Path
Musketawa Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(1)
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Frequently asked about Plat of Berlin
- What do homes cost in Plat of Berlin?
- The median home value in Plat of Berlin is about $294,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Plat of Berlin housing market?
- no homes are listed in Plat of Berlin right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Plat of Berlin?
- Plat of Berlin is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School (3/10).
- Is Plat of Berlin walkable?
- Plat of Berlin scores 7.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.