Richards & Wickhams Plat
Walkable near top schools
Median $295K·Walkability 7.3/10·Schools 7.7/10
Walking through this neighborhood, you're never far from a meal—a restaurant is just a couple minutes on foot, and there are three dozen options within a mile if you're in the mood to explore. The area sits on 79 acres of modest lots (averaging just under a third of an acre), so homes tend to feel close-knit without being cramped, and Richards Park sits right next door for a quick outing with kids or the dog. Downtown Grand Rapids is about half an hour away, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is 25 minutes if you're traveling, but the real draw here is the everyday stuff: coffee shops within a 13-minute walk, four parks clustered nearby, and the Lowell Area Schools serving the area. Grocery shopping is under two miles out, and if you ever want to get on the water, the Lowell boat launch on the Grand River is a short 3-mile drive—the kind of distance that makes a weekend outing feel spontaneous rather than planned.
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
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 2.2 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$295K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 22 parks within 1 mile
- Richards Park: 1 min walk
- Recreation Park: 11 min walk
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Median home price in Richards & Wickhams Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,003/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Median Sale Price
$295K
8 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
171
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
479 sq ft – 0.75 ac
Frequently asked about Richards & Wickhams Plat
- What do homes cost in Richards & Wickhams Plat?
- The median home value in Richards & Wickhams Plat is about $295,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Richards & Wickhams Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Richards & Wickhams Plat right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Richards & Wickhams Plat?
- Richards & Wickhams Plat is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Richards & Wickhams Plat walkable?
- Richards & Wickhams Plat scores 7.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.