Summit View Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $385K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 5.7/10
Summit View Plat sits on 14 acres where Plainfield and 4 Mile Road intersect, a quietly purposeful location that means downtown Grand Rapids is 15 minutes away but you're not paying for proximity—homes here run around $371K. The subdivision feeds into Northview Public Schools, and if you need to catch a flight, Gerald R. Ford Airport is about 23 minutes south. There are six restaurants within a mile, a coffee shop equally close, and Northville Park Association Park is a short six-minute walk away; five parks total lie within a mile of the development. Groceries aren't footsteps away—the nearest is 1.5 miles—but 18 stores spread across two miles means you're not marooned. This is the kind of place where you get land and reasonable access without the metropolitan premium, the sort of West Michigan location that makes sense if you've lived everywhere else and decided you actually want to be here.
Why people love it here
Northview High School
- High — 1.5 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$385K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 21 parks within 1 mile
- Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail: 14 min walk
- Northville Park Association Park: 9 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Summit View Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,615/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northville Park Association Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
21
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
Adobo Boy - Filipino Dining Experience
Biggby Coffee
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
+1 more
Northville Park Association Park
Unnamed playground
Dean Lake
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Township Trails
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Summit View 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 Summit View Plat home (around $385,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $68k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,562 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,562/mo | $68,331 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,950/mo | $78,670 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,080/mo | $82,127 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · unconfirmed
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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,376 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Summit View 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(21)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+18 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Adobo Boy - Filipino Dining Experience
Restaurant
Flo's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Reds at Thousand Oaks
Bar
The Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Orchard View Elementary School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+1 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(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Summit View Plat
- What do homes cost in Summit View Plat?
- The median home value in Summit View Plat is about $385,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Summit View Plat?
- Summit View Plat is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Summit View Plat walkable?
- Summit View Plat scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.