Jade poortenga
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Ruck Plat
Great schools with outdoor access
Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 10.0/10
Walking out your front door, you're steps from Campau Lake—literally a tenth of a mile to the boat launch, and the public access is right next door. This 4-acre subdivision sits quietly in the Garbow Plat Area, with lots averaging just under half an acre, the kind of size where you've got breathing room but you're not managing an estate. Homes run around $244K, and you're served by Caledonia Community Schools. There's a restaurant a 10-minute walk away, and eighteen more within a mile if you're not feeling like cooking. Downtown Grand Rapids is a straight shot—under 27 minutes—and Gerald R. Ford airport is even closer at 14 minutes, so getting out of town isn't a hassle. The nearest grocer is about 4.4 miles, which means a real errand rather than a quick trip, but if you're here for the lake access and the quiet, that's probably fine by you.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Campau Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Campau Lake Public Access: 8 min walk
- Kettle Lake: 14 min walk
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Campau Lake Public Access
0.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Campau Lake
0.2 mi
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Frequently asked about Ruck Plat
- What schools serve Ruck Plat?
- Ruck Plat is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Ruck Plat walkable?
- Ruck Plat scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.