Springbrook Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $320K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 5.6/10
Springbrook Plat sits on 15 acres near the intersection of 44th Street and Shaffer Avenue, surrounded by the kind of flat, accessible terrain that makes West Michigan logistics work—Gerald R. Ford Airport is just over 9 minutes away, and downtown Grand Rapids lands at 17 and a half minutes. The subdivision feeds into Kentwood Public Schools. You're close enough to practical things: a grocery store under a mile out, a restaurant about the same distance, and three parks within a mile radius if you need green space without leaving the neighborhood. Coffee takes a couple minutes longer to reach, but there's transit a 7-minute walk away if you want it. Homes here run in the low to mid $300,000s, which reflects what you get—a compact plat with straightforward access to both the airport corridor and the city, without pretension.
Why people love it here
$320K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 13 min walk
- Dog Park Trail: 13 min walk
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Median home price in Springbrook Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,172/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Asian Delight Marketplace
+1 more
WASABI
+1 more
Scooter's Coffee
+1 more
Tokyo Grill & Sushi
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Unnamed bike_path
Blue's Gym
Walma/44th (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Springbrook 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 Springbrook Plat home (around $320,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,128 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,128/mo | $56,758 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,450/mo | $65,346 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,558/mo | $68,217 |
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
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,257 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Springbrook 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(29)
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
Asian Delight Marketplace
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Freddy Franks
Restaurant
Wings & Waves
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Himalayan Feast DBA Desi Spice | Best Indian & Nepalese Cuisine
Restaurant
Wasabi
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
Scooter's Coffee
Café
Theon Boba Tea (Momo House)
Café
Coffee Clubhouse LLC
Café
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
School
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
44th St & Shaffer Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
Dog Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Springbrook Plat
- What do homes cost in Springbrook Plat?
- The median home value in Springbrook Plat is about $320,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Springbrook Plat?
- Springbrook Plat is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is Springbrook Plat walkable?
- Springbrook Plat scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.