Schowalter Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $295K·Walkability 4.5/10·Schools 3.8/10
Schowalter Plat sits in a compact 2-acre pocket with tree-lined streets and modest lots averaging just over a fifth of an acre—the kind of place where you can walk to 40th Street Park in two minutes or grab coffee about half a mile away. Downtown Grand Rapids is roughly 10 minutes by car, and the airport sits just under 20, so you're close enough to the action without feeling like you're in it. Homes here run around $310K, and you're drawing from Wyoming Public Schools across this part of Woodview Plat Area. What makes the spot genuinely livable is the density of options nearby—72 restaurants within walking distance, 48 grocery stores within two miles, and nine parks scattered across the same radius. It's the kind of subdivision where you're not isolated, but you're not crammed in either; you've got room to breathe and everything you need within a short trip.
Why people love it here
$295K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 41 parks within 1 mile
- 40th street Park: 3 min walk
- 40th Street Park (Access): 3 min walk
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Median home price in Schowalter Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,003/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$295K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
6
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
0.18 ac – 0.27 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
40th street Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
41
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Big Top Market
+1 more
Garciastreetdogs
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
+1 more
40th street Park
+1 more
Oriole Park Playground
Whispering Springs Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Tennyson Drive Southwest
dog_park
Blissfield Homes Area Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Anytime Fitness
Clyde Park/Floyd (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
+1 more
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 5/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Crime in Schowalter 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 Schowalter Plat home (around $295,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,962 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,962/mo | $52,323 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,259/mo | $60,241 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,358/mo | $62,888 |
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.
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Schowalter 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(30)
Big Top Market
Grocery Store
Barrel House Party Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Garciastreetdogs
Restaurant
Elie’s Ice Cream
Restaurant
Restaurant
Burger King
Fast Food
Mr. Burger
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
Bar
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
Oriole Park Elementary School
School
Saint John Vianney School
Holy Trinity School
West Elementary School
School
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(8)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Chateau Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
+5 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(3)
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Schowalter Plat
- What do homes cost in Schowalter Plat?
- The median home value in Schowalter Plat is about $295,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Schowalter Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Schowalter Plat right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Schowalter Plat?
- Schowalter Plat is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kelloggsville High School (4/10).
- Is Schowalter Plat walkable?
- Schowalter Plat scores 4.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.