Plaster Creek
Walkable with great nature access
The quick answer
Plaster Creek is a walkable neighborhood, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools and about 3 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $197,000.
Median $197K·Walkability 7.4/10·Schools 4.1/10
What really sticks is how close everything is—you can literally walk out your front door and hit a restaurant, then circle back home without breaking a sweat. The neighborhood sits right on the edge of Plaster Creek, which gives you that "careful blend of urban life with nature" you hear about around here, and there are eight parks within a mile, so if you've got restless energy or just want to step outside, it's there. You're about eight minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which is close enough that you don't feel stranded but far enough that you're not in the thick of it—and the 28th Street corridor with all its shops and restaurants is basically your backyard. Transit stops are right here too, so you're not locked into the car thing. Grand Rapids Public Schools covers the area, and honestly, the real draw is that you get genuine neighborhood quiet on these streets while having sixty-some restaurants and three dozen grocery stores within reach. It's not trying too hard; it just works.
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Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Plaster Creek: 3 min walk
- Plaster Creek Trail: 4 min walk
$197K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Plaster Creek
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,337/mo
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Sin Fronteras Supermarket
+1 more
Taquería mi pueblo
+1 more
Mi Cultura Cafe
Le Petit Chateau Sport Bar And Restaurant
+1 more
Plaster Creek
Plaster Creek Playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Division/Claire (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Plaster Creek
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$197K
Based on 3yr sales
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Plaster Creek
0.1 mi
Expected Rent
$1,700/mo
$1,500 – $1,900 · estimated range
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Plaster Creek 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 Wyoming.
Wyoming crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Plaster Creek home (around $197,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $35k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,327 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,327/mo | $35,385 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,527/mo | $40,727 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,595/mo | $42,523 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 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 Plaster Creek 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)
Sin Fronteras Supermarket
Grocery Store
La Placita
Grocery Store
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(22)
Taquería mi pueblo
Restaurant
GRNutrition
Restaurant
Rhino'S Nutrition Club
Restaurant
Bocao Latin Grill
Restaurant
The Breakfast House
Restaurant
+17 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
Le Petit Chateau Sport Bar And Restaurant
Bar
Log Cabin
Bar
Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant
Bar
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Burton School
Godwin Heights North School
Buchanan Elementary School
School
Saint Francis Xavier School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Plaster Creek Trail
Bike Path
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Living in Plaster Creek: the details
Is Plaster Creek a good place to live?
Plaster Creek suits buyers looking for a walkable setting and a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — here is what the data shows. For getting around, you can walk to groceries, cafés and parks for many everyday errands, though a car still helps for bigger trips. This neighborhood is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools. The going price is around $197,000.
What does it cost to live in Plaster Creek?
The median home value in Plaster Creek is about $197,000.
Frequently asked about Plaster Creek
- What do homes cost in Plaster Creek?
- The median home value in Plaster Creek is about $197,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Plaster Creek?
- Plaster Creek is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wyoming High School (5/10).
- Is Plaster Creek walkable?
- Plaster Creek scores 7.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
