Rodal Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $285K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 4.1/10
—so it's the kind of place where you're ten minutes from downtown Grand Rapids but far enough out that a quarter-acre lot with room to breathe actually costs something reasonable. Rodal Plat sits within the larger Gladiola Gardens Area, a twenty-six-acre subdivision where homes run around $295K, and the trade-off is straightforward: you get land and access without the premium price tag. Jackson Park is a short walk away, one of two parks within a mile, and there's a transit stop five minutes on foot if you need it.
Why people love it here
$285K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Jackson Park: 8 min bike
- Prairie Park: 12 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Rodal Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,934/mo
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5 homes sold in Rodal Plat this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Jackson Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
+1 more
Speedy Cafe
+1 more
Starbucks
+1 more
Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza & Grill
+1 more
Jackson Park
+1 more
Prairie Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Tennyson Drive Southwest
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Grandville Launch
Anytime Fitness
36th/Burlingame (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Crime in Rodal 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 Rodal Plat home (around $284,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,895 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,895/mo | $50,532 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,182/mo | $58,178 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,278/mo | $60,735 |
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
~$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 Rodal 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)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Esmeralda
Grocery Store
Korting Outlet
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Taco's El Caporal - Burlingame
Restaurant
Restaurant
Bojangles
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza & Grill
Bar
Anazeh Sands Billiards
Bar
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Wyoming Intermediate School
Gladiola Elementary School
School
Wyoming High School
School
West Elementary School
School
Rogers Lane School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Wedgewood Homesites Area Trail
Bike Path
Kent Trails
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Rodal Plat
- What do homes cost in Rodal Plat?
- The median home value in Rodal Plat is about $284,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Rodal Plat housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Rodal 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 Rodal Plat?
- Rodal Plat is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Gladiola Elementary School (5/10).
- Is Rodal Plat walkable?
- Rodal Plat scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.