Vanden Berg Plat
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $339K·Walkability 4.0/10·Schools 8.4/10
Tell someone you're heading to Vanden Berg Plat and they'll probably nod blankly—it's a small, four-acre subdivision tucked into the Cascade Road and Burton Street corridor, where the blocks stay modest and the lot sizes hover around a third of an acre. Homes here run around $398K, and you're close enough to amenities that a quick walk gets you to a coffee shop or grocery in about eleven minutes, with eighteen restaurants and eighteen grocery stores within a mile or so. The Grand River boat launch at Ada is two and a half miles away if you want to get on the water.
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Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 2.2 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$339K median
- Based on 3yr sales
13,081 sq ft avg lots
- 43 homes
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Median home price in Vanden Berg Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,418/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$339K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
43
Median Lot Size
0.27 ac
0.21 ac – 0.67 ac
Expected Rent
$1,825/mo
$1,600 – $2,050 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harvest Health Foods
+1 more
The Gathering Place Restaurant
+1 more
Jamnbean Coffee Company
JT's Pizza & Spirits
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Walden Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
28th/Acquest (WB)
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Vanden Berg 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 Vanden Berg Plat home (around $338,700) at today's 7.32% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,403 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
Mortgage (principal and interest) $1,861 · Property tax (est.) $423 · Insurance (est.) $119 = $2,403/mo
Assumes 20% down; excludes PMI and HOA fees.
| Down payment | Monthly: mortgage, tax, insurance | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,403/mo | $64,086 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,763/mo | $73,677 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,886/mo | $76,968 |
Estimates use a 7.32% 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Cascade Charter Township
Source: cascadetwp.com · unconfirmed
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,397 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Township/Grand Rapids regional water (developed); private well rural
Municipal water in developed corridors; rural on well.
Municipal sewer (developed); individual septic rural
Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services / community policing agreement with Ada & Grand Rapids Twps.
Services for Cascade Township · Source: cascadetwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Vanden Berg 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cascade Burton Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(10)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Restaurant
Frosty Boy of Cascade
Restaurant
Restaurant
First Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
The Pit Stop
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
Tacos El Cuñado Cascade
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(10)
Forest Hills School
Goldfish Swim School
School
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Vanden Berg Plat
- What do homes cost in Vanden Berg Plat?
- The median home value in Vanden Berg Plat is about $338,700. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Vanden Berg Plat?
- Vanden Berg Plat is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Vanden Berg Plat walkable?
- Vanden Berg Plat scores 4.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.