Village of West Plainfield
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $130K·Walkability 3.8/10·Schools 8.2/10
You pull up and immediately see the modest grid of homes on generous lots—nothing flashy, just well-kept houses with real yards, the kind of place where you can actually breathe. Village of West Plainfield sits right on the cusp of West Michigan's activity belt, close enough that downtown Grand Rapids is just 16 minutes away, but far enough that you've got space and access to actual outdoors. The subdivision itself runs just 7 acres with lots averaging a little over a third of an acre, so you're not packed in—there's room to move. You're zoned for Northview Public Schools. The real draw here isn't the neighborhood itself; it's what's within arm's reach. Sixty-six restaurants within a mile, eight parks nearby, and Indian Trail Township Park is a four-minute walk. Versluis Lake sits about a mile down the road, and if you've got a boat, the Rogue River Mouth Launch is practically in your backyard at 0.3 miles. Everything else—groceries, coffee, dinner—falls between a 9 and 13-minute walk, so you're not stranded.
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Why people love it here
North Rockford Middle School
- Middle — 4.2 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.0 mi
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Grand Rogue Township Park: 6 min walk
- Indian Trail Township Park: 7 min walk
$130K median
- Assessor estimate
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Village of West Plainfield
Estimated Monthly Payment
$882/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Indian Trail Township Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.0 mi
Est. Home Value
$130K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
11
Median Lot Size
0.42 ac
0.16 ac – 0.56 ac
Expected Rent
$1,625/mo
$1,325 – $1,900 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Anna's House - Northland Dr
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
+1 more
Vestal Inn
+1 more
Grand Rogue Township Park
+1 more
Versluis Park Playground
Grand Isle Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
dog_park
Gold Dust Park Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Village of West Plainfield 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 Village of West Plainfield home (around $129,850) at today's 6.95% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $24k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $895 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $895/mo | $23,877 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,030/mo | $27,468 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,076/mo | $28,686 |
Estimates use a 6.95% 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
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · 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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,376 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield Township · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Village of West Plainfield 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(14)
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🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(6)
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🍺 Bars(4)
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🏫 Schools(27)
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School
Crestwood School
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💪 Gyms(9)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(5)
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⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
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🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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👶 Childcare(2)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Village of West Plainfield
- What do homes cost in Village of West Plainfield?
- The median home value in Village of West Plainfield is about $129,850. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Village of West Plainfield?
- Village of West Plainfield is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Village of West Plainfield walkable?
- Village of West Plainfield scores 3.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.