Shadowlane Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $311K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 9.0/10
Shadowlane Plat sits on about 10 acres with lots averaging just under half an acre—enough space to breathe without feeling remote, since downtown Grand Rapids is only 13 minutes away and a grocery run takes you about a mile down the road. Homes here run around $311K, and you're served by Forest Hills Public Schools, which draws families who want room to move without sacrificing access to the city. There's a dog park about a 15-minute walk from most addresses, and Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve sits roughly a mile out if you're looking for a proper walk through something wild. What keeps people rooted here, though, is the straightforward rhythm of it—a subdivision where you've got actual land, actual quiet, and still get to downtown faster than you'd think.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 4.4 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$311K median
- Assessor estimate
21,432 sq ft avg lots
- 15 homes
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Median home price in Shadowlane Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,110/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$311K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
15
Median Lot Size
0.43 ac
0.40 ac – 1.2 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aldi
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
+1 more
Barnes & Noble
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
Unnamed playground
Shadow Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
gym
+1 more
KCTC Dr/Knapp (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Yankee Clipper Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+2 more
Crime in Shadowlane 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Shadowlane 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
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen
Restaurant
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Restaurant
Noori Chicken & Tofu - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
Tia Juana
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Scooter's Coffee
Café
Barnes & Noble
Café
Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Orchard View Elementary School
School
School
Kent Intermediate School District
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 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)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Shadowlane Plat
- What do homes cost in Shadowlane Plat?
- The median home value in Shadowlane Plat is about $310,800. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Shadowlane Plat?
- Shadowlane Plat is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Shadowlane Plat walkable?
- Shadowlane Plat scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.