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
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Soft Water Lake Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,064/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS Consumer Access
3 homes sold in Soft Water Lake Plat this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased 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
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.