Rottschafer Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $342K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 2.9/10
Sitting within Ken-O-Sha Park, Rottschafer Plat occupies just six acres on Grand Rapids's southeast side, where mid-century ranch and raised ranch homes cluster on modest lots—about a third of an acre each—with a 10-minute commute to downtown and 15 minutes to the airport if you need either. What makes this spot work is the sheer density of actual life around you: 36 restaurants and grocers within a couple of miles, a transit stop literally steps away, and Ken-O-Sha Park just a five-minute walk out your door, where the Plaster Creek Trail and that wooden Amplifier structure sit waiting on 100 acres of green space. Homes here run around $342K, and Grand Rapids Public Schools handles the schools—practical, accessible, the kind of neighborhood where you're not paying for prestige, just a solid place to live with real access to what you actually use.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- 28th/Vineland (EB): 3 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
$342K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- MacKay-Jaycee Park: 13 min walk
- Plaster Creek Trail: 9 min bike
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Median home price in Rottschafer Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,321/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Spice of India
+1 more
Grand Indian Cuisine | Best Indian Restaurant in Grand Rapids, MI
Smart Choice Living
+1 more
The Brass Ring
+1 more
MacKay-Jaycee Park
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ken-O-Sha Red Loop
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Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
28th/Vineland (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Est. Home Value
$342K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
9
Median Lot Size
0.30 ac
0.30 ac – 0.45 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ken-O-Sha Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Rottschafer 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.
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Solar potential
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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 Rottschafer 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)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
Grand Indian Cuisine | Best Indian Restaurant in Grand Rapids, MI
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Grand Rapids Wing Company
Restaurant
Atlantic Fish Market
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Ken-O-Sha Park School
School
School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Rottschafer Plat
- What do homes cost in Rottschafer Plat?
- The median home value in Rottschafer Plat is about $341,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Rottschafer Plat?
- Rottschafer Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Rottschafer Plat walkable?
- Rottschafer Plat scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.