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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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
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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.