Richards & Wickhams Plat
Walkable near top schools
Median $305K·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
$305K median
- 7 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
$2,071/mo
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7 homes sold in Richards & Wickhams Plat this year. Thinking of selling?
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
$305K
7 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
171
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
479 sq ft – 0.75 ac
bp
Little Caesars Pizza
+1 more
Meds cafe
+1 more
New Union Brewery
+1 more
Richards Park
+1 more
Lowell Rotary Club Playground
Stoney Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Cooper Woodland Trail
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Creekside Park Trail
Lowell - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Richards & Wickhams 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 Richards & Wickhams Plat home (around $305,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,029 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,029/mo | $54,097 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,336/mo | $62,283 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,438/mo | $65,020 |
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
~$697/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,296 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Lowell Light & Power · ~11.1¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility since 1896; serves city + parts of Lowell/Vergennes Twps.
Confirm by addressLowell Area Fire & Emergency Services Authority
Joint authority of City + Lowell Twp + Vergennes Twp. 315 S Hudson.
Services for Lowell · Source: lowellmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Richards & Wickhams 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Richards Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
22
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Fish and Chicken Express
Restaurant
Sabor Mexicano
Restaurant
Los Portales Bar and Grill
Restaurant
Mynt Fusion Bistro
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
New Union Brewery
Bar
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
Bar
Sneaker's
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(1)
Lowell Senior High
School
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Creekside Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Richards & Wickhams Plat
- What do homes cost in Richards & Wickhams Plat?
- The median home value in Richards & Wickhams Plat is about $305,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Richards & Wickhams Plat housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Richards & Wickhams Plat right now, and 7 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.