Scenic View Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $373K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 7.7/10
Scenic View Plat is a 15-acre platted subdivision tucked into the McPherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area, where the real draw is what's literally outside your door—Boy Scout Cabin Park sits a 10-minute walk away, and there are two more parks within a mile if you need options. It's about 27 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids, which makes it feel removed without feeling stranded. Homes here run in the mid-$300s to low-$400s, and you're zoned for Lowell Area Schools. The nearest restaurant and coffee shop are both reasonable drives—a coffee run is about 13 minutes on foot, a dinner out closer to 15 minutes by car. It's the kind of place where you get land and access without having to choose between them.
Why people love it here
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 1.9 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$373K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Scenic View Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,529/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Sabor Mexicano
+1 more
Tim Hortons
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
+1 more
Unnamed park
Lowell Rotary Club Playground
Natures Place Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
North Country Trail
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Lowell - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Scenic View 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 Scenic View Plat home (around $372,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $66k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,478 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,478/mo | $66,069 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,852/mo | $76,066 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,978/mo | $79,409 |
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.
Solar potential
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,302 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Scenic View 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Boy Scout Cabin Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Frostie Boy of Lowell
Fast Food
Restaurant
Sabor Mexicano
Restaurant
Los Portales Bar and Grill
Restaurant
Keiser's Kitchen
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
Sneaker's
Bar
Hop Hog Lowell
Restaurant
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Bike Path
Creekside Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Scenic View Plat
- What do homes cost in Scenic View Plat?
- The median home value in Scenic View Plat is about $372,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Scenic View Plat?
- Scenic View Plat is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Scenic View Plat walkable?
- Scenic View Plat scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.