Speerstra Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $272K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 7.7/10
Speerstra Plat is a 3-acre subdivision where the lots run tight—about a third of an acre each—and the price tag hovers around $272K, which means you're buying into a modest corner of Cumberland Ave & 2 Mile Rd Area without the sprawl. Homes here feed into Lowell Area Schools, and you're roughly 27 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city. The nearest coffee shop is a short walk away, while a half-dozen grocery stores sit within 2 miles—close enough that errands don't eat up your afternoon. Boy Scout Cabin Park is 15 minutes on foot, and Natures Place Lake lies just under a mile out, so if you're looking for a small, straightforward residential plot with reasonable access to both nature and daily needs, this is it.
Why people love it here
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 1.5 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$272K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail: 7 min bike
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min bike
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Median home price in Speerstra Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,846/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Est. Home Value
$272K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
4
Median Lot Size
0.30 ac
0.27 ac – 0.35 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Boy Scout Cabin Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Little Caesars Pizza
+1 more
Tim Hortons
New Union Brewery
+1 more
Richards Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Natures Place Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Cooper Woodland Trail
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Lowell - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Speerstra 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 →Solar potential
~$697/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,296 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Speerstra 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.
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Sabor Mexicano
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Los Portales Bar and Grill
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fish and Chicken Express
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
Bar
New Union Brewery
Bar
Sneaker's
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Bike Path
Creekside Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Speerstra Plat
- What do homes cost in Speerstra Plat?
- The median home value in Speerstra Plat is about $271,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Speerstra Plat?
- Speerstra Plat is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Speerstra Plat walkable?
- Speerstra Plat scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.