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Shag Bark Plat

Quiet lots near top schools

Median $630K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 8.5/10

🏙️9 mito Downtown GR
🏞️39 mito Lake Michigan

Early evening is when this spot really shows itself—light softens across the lots, which average about three-quarters of an acre and give the subdivision room to breathe. Shag Bark Plat sits on six acres in the Cascade Rd & Burton St Area, with homes running around $630K, and you're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (18 minutes) and Gerald R. Ford airport (14 minutes) without feeling hemmed in by either. A grocery store is a short walk away, and there are 36 restaurants within a mile if you don't feel like cooking—everything from quick stops to sit-down spots. Leslie E. Tassell Park is about a 10-minute walk, and three parks fall within the neighborhood's radius. Kids here feed into Forest Hills Public Schools, and the location keeps you tethered to actual amenities without requiring constant car trips for basics.

Why people love it here

🎓Schools
90

Central High School

  • High — 2.4 mi away
  • Forest Hills
  • 4 rated schools in district
🏡Space & Property

33,803 sq ft avg lots

  • 3 homes
🚶Walkability
60

Very walkable

  • The Gathering Place Restaurant: 9 min walk
  • 4 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Shag Bark Plat

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8.5
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 6 rated schools nearby

Range: 7/10 to 10/10

School District: Forest Hills Public Schools

9Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 526 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 2.7 mi
9Central High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,053 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 2.4 mi
8Thornapple Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 395 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 1.4 mi
8Central Woodlands 56 SchoolMiddle · 05-06 · 453 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 3.1 mi

Est. Home Value

$630K

Assessor estimate

Parcels / Units

3

Median Lot Size

0.82 ac

0.46 ac – 1.0 ac

Walkability

6.0

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.5
🍽️Dining
7.7
🌳Nature
2.3
🚌Transit
0.0
💪Fitness
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

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Frequently asked about Shag Bark Plat

What do homes cost in Shag Bark Plat?
The median home value in Shag Bark Plat is about $630,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Shag Bark Plat?
Shag Bark Plat is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
Is Shag Bark Plat walkable?
Shag Bark Plat scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, schools · Updated 6/21/2026