Volkema Plat (Corrected)
Strong schools draw families here
Median $227K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 9.0/10
Volkema Plat (Corrected) sits on nine acres in Gaines charter township, with quarter-acre lots that strike that balance between having your own space and staying connected to what matters. You're about twenty minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and under nine minutes from Gerald R. Ford airport, so the city isn't far when you need it—but the township itself keeps things grounded with twelve restaurants and a handful of grocery options within a short drive. The median home here runs around $227,000, and you're served by Caledonia Community Schools.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 6.5 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$227K median
- Assessor estimate
11,003 sq ft avg lots
- 16 homes
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Volkema Plat (Corrected)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,539/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Est. Home Value
$227K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
16
Median Lot Size
0.21 ac
0.19 ac – 0.52 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Cooks Drive In
+1 more
Cooks Hot Dog Drive In
Railtown Brewing Company
Paris Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Krafts Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Campbell Lake Launch
Blue's Gym
Meijer - Gaines Twp
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Volkema Plat (Corrected) 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,276 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA operates/maintains water system; rural fringe on private well.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron with dedicated township patrol units.
Gaines Charter Township Fire Department (Dutton/Cutlerville)
Two stations: Dutton and Cutlerville.
Services for Gaines · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Volkema Plat (Corrected) 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
PARIS COUNTY PARK
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Carmelo's Italian Pizza
Restaurant
OSKAR SCOTs
Restaurant
Cooks Drive In
Restaurant
PJ's Pizza & Slice
Restaurant
China 1
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
Railtown Brewing Company
Pub
FireRock Grille
Bar
Dinks and Dingers Social Club
Bar
+17 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Volkema Plat (Corrected)
- What do homes cost in Volkema Plat (Corrected)?
- The median home value in Volkema Plat (Corrected) is about $226,625. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Volkema Plat (Corrected)?
- Volkema Plat (Corrected) is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Volkema Plat (Corrected) walkable?
- Volkema Plat (Corrected) scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.