Smitter'S Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $258K·Walkability 6.7/10·Schools 3.8/10
Smitter's Plat sits on 9 acres of modest, tightly-plotted land—each lot averaging 0.18 acres—in the Hazen Heights Area, where you're roughly eight minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and within reach of Gerald R. Ford airport in under twenty. It's the kind of place where you can walk to a restaurant in about eight minutes, with thirty-six of them scattered within a mile, and where a transit stop is essentially at your doorstep. The subdivision feeds into Godwin Heights Public Schools, and Hillcroft Park sits a short walk away—one of four parks within a mile. Homes here run around $237K, which in a West Michigan context means you're buying proximity and practical access without pretense, the sort of established residential grid where space is a commodity but convenience isn't negotiable.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- 7-Eleven: 3 min walk
- 18 places within a 10 min walk
$258K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Hillcroft Park: 10 min walk
- Blissfield Homes Area Trail: 14 min walk
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Median home price in Smitter'S Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,748/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
Supermercado Mexico - Division
+1 more
El Patio 616 Tequila, Bar & Grill
+1 more
7-Eleven
La Terapia Bar & Lounge
+1 more
Hillcroft Park
Hillcroft Park Playground
Battjes Lake
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Blissfield Homes Area Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Division/32nd (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Recent Sale Price
$258K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
33
Median Lot Size
0.16 ac
0.12 ac – 0.32 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hillcroft Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Godwin Heights Public Schools
Crime in Smitter'S 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 Smitter'S Plat home (around $257,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,713 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,713/mo | $45,672 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,972/mo | $52,583 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,059/mo | $54,894 |
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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,468 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Smitter'S 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)
Supermercado Mexico - Division
Grocery Store
Tiendita las Jarochas
Grocery Store
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(24)
Mi Tierra El Salvador
Restaurant
Talavera Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
El Patio 616 Tequila, Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Pitayas Botanas Y Postres
Restaurant
Villa Pizza No 1
Restaurant
+19 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
La Terapia Bar & Lounge
Bar
Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant
Bar
Le Petit Chateau Sport Bar And Restaurant
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Godwin Heights North School
Godwin Heights High School
School
Godwin Heights Middle School
School
AnchorPoint Christian School / West Michigan Lutheran High School
School
West Godwin Elementary School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Blissfield Homes Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Smitter'S Plat
- What do homes cost in Smitter'S Plat?
- The median home value in Smitter'S Plat is about $257,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Smitter'S Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Smitter'S 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 Smitter'S Plat?
- Smitter'S Plat is served by Godwin Heights Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is Smitter'S Plat walkable?
- Smitter'S Plat scores 6.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.