Shady Lee Plat
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $385K·Walkability 4.1/10·Schools 8.2/10
You've lived in enough places to know what matters: land that doesn't feel cramped, proximity without sacrifice, schools that don't need defending. Shady Lee Plat delivers on all three. Lots average 0.22 acres here—small enough to keep maintenance sane, big enough that you're not reading your neighbor's mail through the window. The subdivision sits in the Belmont Ave & Northland Dr Area, which means downtown Grand Rapids is a straightforward 16 minutes away, but you're not paying for that convenience in traffic noise or density. Homes run around $385K. Rockford Public Schools covers the area. The real charm: fifteen parks within a mile, a grocery store a reasonable walk away, and the Rogue River Mouth Launch just over a mile off if you actually use a boat. Belmont Elementary Playground is an easy walk for anyone keeping score. This is the kind of place where you get room to breathe without having to choose between roots and escape routes.
Why people love it here
Belmont Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.5 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.8 mi
- 71 parks within 1 mile
- Belmont Elementary Playground: 12 min walk
- Grand Isle Lake: 7 min bike
$385K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Shady Lee Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,614/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Belmont Elementary Playground
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
71
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.8 mi
Est. Home Value
$385K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
38
Median Lot Size
0.18 ac
0.14 ac – 0.61 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Belmont Grocery
BC Pizza
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
Vestal Inn
Belmont Elementary Playground
Unnamed playground
Grand Isle Lake
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Shady Lee 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
Plainfield Charter Township
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Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Shady Lee 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(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
BC Pizza
Fast Food
Rio Grand Steakhouse
Restaurant
Anna's House - Northland Dr
Restaurant
Fast Food
Shots On The River
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
School
School
School
Post School
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(5)
Jupiter North Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
+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
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Shady Lee Plat
- What do homes cost in Shady Lee Plat?
- The median home value in Shady Lee Plat is about $385,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Shady Lee Plat?
- Shady Lee Plat is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Belmont Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Shady Lee Plat walkable?
- Shady Lee Plat scores 4.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.