Van Allen Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $267K·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
$267K median
- 2 recent sales
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
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Van Allen Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,809/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$267K
2 recent sales
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
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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+1 more
Julian's Kitchen
+1 more
7-Eleven
+1 more
Twisted Bull
+1 more
Plaster Creek
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
28th/Madison (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Vista Charter Academy
Crime in Van Allen 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 Van Allen Plat home (around $266,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,773 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,773/mo | $47,268 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,041/mo | $54,421 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,130/mo | $56,812 |
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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,468 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Van Allen 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)
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Grocery Store
Saigon Market
Grocery Store
Tiendita las Jarochas
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Julian's Kitchen
Restaurant
Burger King
Fast Food
Checkers
Restaurant
Sandmann’s BBQ
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
School
Godwin Heights Middle School
School
Godwin Heights North School
Godwin Heights High School
School
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(1)
Plaster Creek
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Blissfield Homes Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Van Allen Plat
- What do homes cost in Van Allen Plat?
- The median home value in Van Allen Plat is about $266,500. 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 2 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.