Van Elst Plat
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $550K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 8.5/10
Lined with mature trees and set on just over seven acres, Van Elst Plat has the feel of a quiet residential pocket that's genuinely close to things—downtown is about 13 minutes away, and you're roughly the same distance from Gerald R. Ford airport. The neighborhood sits within Forest Hills Public Schools, and there's a café within a short walk plus a dozen restaurants within a mile if you don't feel like cooking. Reeds Lake is just over a mile south, Calvin University's Ecosystem Preserve is an easy walk away, and a couple of parks are scattered nearby. Homes here run in the $300K range, and the subdivision's small footprint means you get the suburban breathing room without feeling isolated from the city's pulse.
Why people love it here
Northern Trails 56 School
- Middle — 3.2 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.4 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Whiskey Pond: 8 min bike
- Reeds Lake Trail: 9 min bike
$550K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Van Elst Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,734/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Calvin University Ecosystem Preserve
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.4 mi
Frequently asked about Van Elst Plat
- What do homes cost in Van Elst Plat?
- The median home value in Van Elst Plat is about $550,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Van Elst Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Van Elst Plat right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Van Elst Plat?
- Van Elst Plat is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern High School (9/10).
- Is Van Elst Plat walkable?
- Van Elst Plat scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.