Van Allen Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $277K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 3.8/10
Plaster Creek winds just a seven-minute walk away, threading through the neighborhood's eastern edge and anchoring what's otherwise a compact, straightforward subdivision of modest homes. Van Allen Plat sits on ten acres with tight lot lines—most run about 0.18 acres—and homes hover around $242K, the kind of place where you're not paying for sprawl. Downtown Grand Rapids is nine minutes away, and there's a transit stop within walking distance if you need it, plus a restaurant within five minutes on foot and forty-two 整个 more within a mile. Vista Charter Academy serves the area. The real draw is access: you're close to everything without feeling crammed, part of the Clafor Plat Area, where six parks sit within a mile and genuine neighborhood shopping doesn't require a car ride.
Why people love it here
$277K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Plaster Creek Trail: 8 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 6 min bike
Walkable for daily errands
- Julian's Kitchen: 6 min walk
- 4 places within a 10 min walk
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See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$277K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
41
Median Lot Size
0.16 ac
0.15 ac – 0.32 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Plaster Creek
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
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Frequently asked about Van Allen Plat
- What do homes cost in Van Allen Plat?
- The median home value in Van Allen Plat is about $277,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Van Allen Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Van Allen Plat right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Van Allen Plat?
- Van Allen Plat is served by Vista Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is Van Allen Plat walkable?
- Van Allen Plat scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.