Ramsdell Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $285K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 3.8/10
Ramsdell Plat spreads across 17 acres in Homecrest Area, where a transit stop sits practically at your doorstep and downtown Grand Rapids is nine minutes away by car. The subdivision feeds into Godwin Heights Public Schools, and the bones of the place are workable—a coffee shop a four-minute walk off, forty-two restaurants within a mile, seven parks close enough to actually visit. What makes it real is the transit access: you can leave the car at home without pretending you'll actually do it, and that changes the math on living here more than most places will admit.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Clyde Park/Byrant (NB): 5 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
$285K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Lions Park: 14 min walk
- Hillcroft Park: 15 min walk
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Median home price in Ramsdell Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,935/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Big Top Market
+1 more
Domino's Pizza
+1 more
Seoul Market Cafe
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
+1 more
Lions Park
+1 more
Hillcroft Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Tennyson Drive Southwest
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Anytime Fitness
Clyde Park/Byrant (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Median Sale Price
$285K
5 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,400/mo
$1,250 – $1,575 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hillcroft Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Godwin Heights Public Schools
Crime in Ramsdell 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 Ramsdell Plat home (around $285,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,920 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,920/mo | $51,191 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,210/mo | $58,920 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,307/mo | $61,518 |
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.
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 ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Ramsdell 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(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Brad's Bag O' Sewer Pasta
Restaurant
Agon's Restaurant
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Mega Tacos
Restaurant
Palermo Pizza
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
Bar
La Terapia Bar & Lounge
Bar
Anazeh Sands Billiards
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
AnchorPoint Christian School / West Michigan Lutheran High School
School
Rogers Lane School
Godwin Heights North School
Wyoming Intermediate School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Blissfield Homes Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Ramsdell Plat
- What do homes cost in Ramsdell Plat?
- The median home value in Ramsdell Plat is about $285,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ramsdell Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Ramsdell 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 Ramsdell Plat?
- Ramsdell Plat is served by Godwin Heights Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is Ramsdell Plat walkable?
- Ramsdell Plat scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.