Somerville Plat
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $340K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 8.2/10
Late afternoon light hits best here, when the 2.44-acre lots start to show their actual size and the trees cast real shadows across lawns that feel genuinely separate from each other. Somerville Plat sits on 36 acres in the Honey Creek Ave & 2 Mile Rd Area, where homes run around $530K and the subdivision has the feel of people who wanted space without leaving West Michigan's reach—downtown Grand Rapids is 18.8 minutes away, which means you're close enough but far enough. A grocery store and half a dozen restaurants sit less than a mile out, and if you're the type to launch a boat, Ada's Grand River Launch is 0.7 miles down the road. Four parks within a mile, including the Grand River Fulton Street Preserve right on a ten-minute walk, keep things from feeling too isolated. Forest Hills Public Schools handles the district, and the spacing here—genuine distance between neighbors—is exactly why people choose a plat like this instead of something denser.
Why people love it here
2.4 acre avg lots
- 14 homes
Eastern High School
- High — 4.7 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$340K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Somerville Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,308/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$340K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
14
Median Lot Size
2.4 ac
1.0 ac – 4.0 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Market
Papa K's Pizza
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Ada Indoor Country Club
+1 more
Grand River Fulton Street Preserve
+1 more
Lions Park Playground
Cole Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Ada Township Trails
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Somerville 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 Somerville Plat home (around $340,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,261 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,261/mo | $60,305 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,604/mo | $69,430 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,718/mo | $72,481 |
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
~$851/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,206 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Private well (municipal water in pockets)
Most properties on private well; limited township/Grand Rapids water in developed areas.
Septic - individual (municipal sewer in pockets)
Rural areas on individual septic; sewer in developed corridors.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services agreement with Cascade & Grand Rapids Twps; community policing 616-632-3220.
Services for Ada · Source: adamichigan.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Somerville 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
Grand River Fulton Street Preserve
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(9)
Ada Market
Grocery Store
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Papa K's Pizza
Restaurant
Luna of Ada
Restaurant
Myrth
Restaurant
RIX
Restaurant
The Post Tavern
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
Café
Café
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Grand River Fulton Street Preserve
Grand River Nature Area
Ada Boating Access Site
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Somerville Plat
- What do homes cost in Somerville Plat?
- The median home value in Somerville Plat is about $340,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Somerville Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Somerville Plat right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Somerville Plat?
- Somerville Plat is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Somerville Plat walkable?
- Somerville Plat scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.