Richards Fairplains Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $296K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 5.0/10
What catches most people off guard about Richards Fairplains Plat is how densely packed it is—23 acres carved into tight lots where homes sit close enough to feel like actual neighbors exist—yet a transit stop sits steps away and downtown Grand Rapids is less than 10 minutes by car. Median home values hover around $245K, making the North End slice feel genuinely accessible compared to what's happening elsewhere in the city. The restaurants aren't far at all; some are practically on the doorstep, and 54 sit within a mile, though if you need groceries you'll drive toward the 24 options scattered within two miles. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and Huff Park—one of four parks within a mile—is a six-minute walk, handy if you've got a dog you need to exhaust. Gerald R. Ford Airport runs about 23 minutes south, which matters if you travel regularly.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Fuller/Alberta (NB): 2 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 10 min walk
- Huff Park Trail: 10 min walk
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Median home price in Richards Fairplains Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,009/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 17 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Huff Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Richards Fairplains Plat
- What do homes cost in Richards Fairplains Plat?
- The median home value in Richards Fairplains Plat is about $296,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Richards Fairplains Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Richards Fairplains 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 Richards Fairplains Plat?
- Richards Fairplains Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Richards Fairplains Plat walkable?
- Richards Fairplains Plat scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.