Plymouth Heights Plat
Surrounded by nature
Median $350K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 3.6/10
The daily rhythm here feels different—you're on winding streets with mature trees and sidewalks that actually invite walking, yet you're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (about 13 minutes) that you're not cut off from the city. Plymouth Heights sits within Shawnee Park, a southeast residential pocket where the 1950s and '60s ranch and split-level homes have held their ground, and the grocery is a six-minute walk away, the coffee shop eight. There are four parks within a mile, including Mulick Park just down the road, and thirty restaurants scattered nearby—enough variety that you're not eating the same thing twice. Homes here run around $377K, and Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. The transit stop is practically at your doorstep, which doesn't hurt. It's the kind of place where suburban breathing room and actual walkability coexist without pretension.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.4 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Mulick Park: 11 min walk
- Cambridge Park: 7 min bike
City MiddleHigh
- High — 4.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$350K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Plymouth Heights Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,376/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mulick Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.4 mi
Based on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Andrea's Pizza - Grand Rapids
+1 more
Cafe De Miro
Condado Tacos
+1 more
Mulick Park
+1 more
Mulick Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Burton/Chamberlain (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Plymouth Heights Plat 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 Plymouth Heights Plat home (around $350,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,328 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,328/mo | $62,079 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,680/mo | $71,472 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,798/mo | $74,613 |
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.
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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Plymouth Heights Plat 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(29)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(17)
Andrea's Pizza - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Sunshine’s Village Cone Shop
Restaurant
Grand Lakes
Restaurant
Blimpie
Restaurant
Grand Lakes Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
Mulick Park Elemntary School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Plymouth Heights Plat
- What do homes cost in Plymouth Heights Plat?
- The median home value in Plymouth Heights Plat is about $350,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Plymouth Heights Plat housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Plymouth Heights Plat right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Plymouth Heights Plat?
- Plymouth Heights Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Plymouth Heights Plat walkable?
- Plymouth Heights Plat scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.