Soft Water Lake Plat
Walkable near top schools
Median $304K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 4.8/10
Soft Water Lake Plat sits in North Park, a northeast corner of Grand Rapids where tree-lined streets meet the Grand River's edge and Riverside Park sprawls across more than 100 acres just beyond the neighborhood boundary. The six-acre subdivision is small and tight—quarter-acre lots that feel more urban than rural—and that's partly why you're steps from a transit stop and surrounded by nearly 90 restaurants within a mile, from taquerias to breweries to casual spots you'd walk to on a Tuesday night. Homes here run around $281K, and the location punches above its weight: downtown is about 10 minutes away by car, the airport 20, and if you want to launch a kayak on the Grand River, Comstock Riverside Park is just over two miles down the road. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and the real sell is the density—this is a place where you're never far from a neighbor, a meal, or a park.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 2.1 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$304K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 10 min walk
- Soft Water Lake: 12 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Soft Water Lake Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,064/mo
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Denny's
Scooter's Coffee
Cesars Pub
Unnamed park
Northlake Cooperative Playground
Soft Water Lake
Unnamed beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Huff Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
Plainfield/I-96 (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$304K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
8
Median Lot Size
0.21 ac
0.20 ac – 0.43 ac
Crime in Soft Water Lake 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 Soft Water Lake Plat home (around $304,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,022 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,022/mo | $53,920 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,328/mo | $62,078 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,430/mo | $64,807 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Soft Water Lake 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
Unnamed park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
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Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Denny's
Restaurant
Restaurant
Carlo’s Pizza Plainfield Ave
Restaurant
Rice Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Soft Water Lake Plat
- What do homes cost in Soft Water Lake Plat?
- The median home value in Soft Water Lake Plat is about $304,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Soft Water Lake Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Soft Water Lake Plat right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Soft Water Lake Plat?
- Soft Water Lake Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Soft Water Lake Plat walkable?
- Soft Water Lake Plat scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.