Sky & Meadows Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $363K·Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 5.1/10
You'd expect a platted subdivision in this part of West Michigan to feel like a catalog—neat rows, predictable layouts, minimal character. What you actually find out here is something warmer: brick ranch homes with real personality, most of them updated or beautifully maintained, sitting on solid lots with the kind of space that lets you breathe. Hardwood floors, fireplaces, open kitchens—the kind of homes built to last and then thoughtfully refreshed for how people actually live now. The neighborhood hugs Summer Woods Area, which means you're minutes from downtown Grand Rapids (about 15 minutes) and Gerald R. Ford airport (13 minutes), yet close enough to walk to a coffee shop in three minutes or grab groceries in six. Kentwood Public Schools serves the area, and four parks sit within a mile, including Burgis Park just a short walk away. You've got 96 restaurants within a mile and transit within two minutes on foot—logistics that let you skip the car when you don't need it, but honestly, most people appreciate the lot sizes and quiet streets more than they use the walkability scores.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Unnamed playground: 6 min walk
- 5 places within a 10 min walk
$363K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Bowen Station Park: 10 min walk
- Rondo Station Park: 12 min bike
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Median home price in Sky & Meadows Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,461/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Afghan Halal Supermarket
+1 more
Chicken Wok
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
The Pump House
+1 more
Bowen Station Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
East-West Trail
Blue's Gym
Kalamazoo/Viewpond (SB)
+1 more
Zuah Pharmacy
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Burgis Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 15 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Sky & Meadows 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 Sky & Meadows Plat home (around $362,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,411 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,411/mo | $64,296 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,776/mo | $74,024 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,898/mo | $77,278 |
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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Sky & Meadows 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)
Everest Marketplace LLC
Grocery Store
Afghan Halal Supermarket
Grocery Store
Persian Nepali International Halal Market
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
New Orleans Crispy Chicken
Restaurant
Chicken Wok
Fast Food
Thai Express
Restaurant
Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant
Restaurant
El Bombazoo Sabor Criollo
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
School
Saint Mary Magdalena School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(1)
East-West Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Sky & Meadows Plat
- What do homes cost in Sky & Meadows Plat?
- The median home value in Sky & Meadows Plat is about $362,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sky & Meadows Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Sky & Meadows Plat right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sky & Meadows Plat?
- Sky & Meadows Plat is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Sky & Meadows Plat walkable?
- Sky & Meadows Plat scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.