Romence Plat
Surrounded by nature
Walkability 4.2/10·Schools 4.7/10
Driving through Romence Plat feels like you've slipped into something older and more settled than the rest of the city—mature trees line streets that curve naturally rather than grid out, and homes sit on land that actually breathes. The six-acre subdivision anchors the northern edge of Michigan Oaks, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that you're downtown in under nine minutes, yet far enough removed that the pace feels genuinely different. You've got a dozen restaurants within walking distance and a grocery store less than a mile away, so daily life doesn't require much planning. Reeds Lake is 1.2 miles away if you need open space and water recreation. Homes here run between $350K and $900K, with the median around $353K—well above what you'd pay elsewhere in the city—which tells you something about how reluctant people are to leave once they land here.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.2 mi
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Worcester Drive Northeast: 6 min walk
- West Lake: 6 min bike
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 1.5 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Remington Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.2 mi
Based on 20 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
+1 more
Grapevine Wine & Deli
+1 more
MIX
+1 more
Vander Mill Grand Rapids
Waterfront Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
West Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Worcester Drive Northeast
Hillcrest Dog Park
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Lakeside/Lonsdale (SB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
+1 more
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Crime in Romence 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 →Expected Rent
$1,350/mo
$1,175 – $1,500 · estimated range
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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Romence 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(29)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Grapevine Wine & Deli
Restaurant
Faculty Staff DINING Room Wege
Restaurant
New Beginnings Restaurant
Restaurant
Nellie's Corner
Restaurant
Sugah Please Breakfast Brunch Bar
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
Vander Mill Grand Rapids
Bar
Harmony Brewing Company
Pub
Pursuit of Happiness Co.
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Marywood Academy
Hillcrest School
William C. Abney Academy
Plymouth Christan School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Reeds Lake Trail Arm North
Bike Path
Reeds Lake Trail
Bike Path
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Bike Path
+2 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Romence Plat
- What schools serve Romence Plat?
- Romence Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Romence Plat walkable?
- Romence Plat scores 4.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.