Southkent Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $200K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 3.8/10
Southkent Plat sits on just five acres—small enough to feel intimate, large enough to have real breathing room—with lot sizes that average a fifth of an acre, giving you actual land without sprawl. You're minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and walking distance to Lions Park, plus seven more parks within a mile, which means green space isn't something you drive toward. The nearest coffee shop is a nine-minute walk, groceries ten, and a transit stop is practically your neighbor. Restaurants run thick here—nearly fifty within a mile—and you've got two dozen grocery stores within two miles, so amenities aren't scattered or precious.
Why people love it here
$200K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Clyde Park/Kentfield (SB): 3 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Lions Park: 11 min bike
- Tennyson Drive Southwest: 9 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Southkent Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,358/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$200K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
20
Median Lot Size
0.21 ac
0.19 ac – 0.21 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Big Top Market
+1 more
Brad's Bag O' Sewer Pasta
+1 more
Seoul Market Cafe
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
+1 more
Lions Park
+1 more
Hillcroft Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Tennyson Drive Southwest
dog_park
Blissfield Homes Area Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Anytime Fitness
Clyde Park/Kentfield (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lions Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Godwin Heights Public Schools
Crime in Southkent 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 Southkent Plat home (around $200,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $35k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,330 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,330/mo | $35,474 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,532/mo | $40,841 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,599/mo | $42,636 |
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 ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Southkent 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)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(20)
Brad's Bag O' Sewer Pasta
Restaurant
Agon's Restaurant
Restaurant
Mega Tacos
Restaurant
Chicken N Eggroll
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
+15 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
Bar
Anazeh Sands Billiards
Bar
Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza & Grill
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Rogers Lane School
AnchorPoint Christian School / West Michigan Lutheran High School
School
Wyoming Intermediate School
Wyoming High School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+9 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(7)
Blissfield Homes Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Southkent Plat
- What do homes cost in Southkent Plat?
- The median home value in Southkent Plat is about $200,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Southkent Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Southkent 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 Southkent Plat?
- Southkent Plat is served by Godwin Heights Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is Southkent Plat walkable?
- Southkent Plat scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.