Taft Ave. Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $229K·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 4.1/10
Taft Ave. Plat sits on three acres in the Travista Park Area, where you're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a commute takes under ten minutes, yet surrounded by the kind of local density that means a grocery run or dinner out is a few blocks on foot. The subdivision spans modest lots—averaging just under a fifth of an acre—which keeps the whole thing tight and walkable; a transit stop is three minutes away, and there are fifty-four restaurants and eighteen grocers within a mile, so you're not dependent on having a car for the everyday stuff. Wyoming Public Schools serves the area, and homes here run around $218K, the kind of price point that reflects the practical scale of the place rather than any grand gesture. Four parks sit within a mile, with Pinery Park a reasonable walk away, and if you launch boats, Johnson Park is just a couple miles south—real access without needing to drive an hour to find water.
Why people love it here
$229K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 10 min walk
- Travista Park Area Trail: 10 min walk
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Median home price in Taft Ave. Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,551/mo
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Median Sale Price
$229K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
14
Median Lot Size
0.19 ac
0.18 ac – 0.25 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pinery Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Korting Outlet
+1 more
Long John Silver's
+1 more
Starbucks
+1 more
Park Center Lanes
+1 more
Lamar Park
+1 more
Lamar Park Playground
Luvis Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Lamar Park Pond Walkway
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Anytime Fitness
Porter/De Laat (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Wyoming Branch
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Crime in Taft Ave. 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 Taft Ave. Plat home (around $228,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,520 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,520/mo | $40,528 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,750/mo | $46,661 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,827/mo | $48,712 |
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
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,348 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Taft Ave. 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)
Korting Outlet
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Esmeralda
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Long John Silver's
Restaurant
Taco Bell
Restaurant
La Jefa Taqueria
Restaurant
Tacos El Cuñado Wyoming
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
Park Center Lanes
Bar
Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza & Grill
Bar
Anazeh Sands Billiards
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Parkview Elementary School
School
Wyoming High School
School
Lee High School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Travista Park Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(8)
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Madison Square Library
+5 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Taft Ave. Plat
- What do homes cost in Taft Ave. Plat?
- The median home value in Taft Ave. Plat is about $228,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Taft Ave. Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Taft Ave. Plat right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Taft Ave. Plat?
- Taft Ave. Plat is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wyoming High School (5/10).
- Is Taft Ave. Plat walkable?
- Taft Ave. Plat scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.