W. C. Harpers Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $280K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 3.3/10
Early evening is when W. C. Harpers Plat really shows itself—the sun softens the tree-lined streets, and you notice the subdivision's modest, compact lots (around a fifth of an acre each) create a rhythm you can actually walk. Homes here run around $230K, and they're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (11.5 minutes by car) that you're not choosing between access and space. The neighborhood sits squarely in the Flora Plat Area, where dining and errands cluster within a few minutes on foot—a restaurant or coffee shop is never far, and there are six parks within a mile, including Veterans' Memorial Park just two minutes away. Transit stops are equally near, and Kelloggsville Public Schools serve the area. The real win, though, is how much there actually is within arm's reach: 36 restaurants, 42 grocery stores, and the quick pulse of a neighborhood where you're genuinely connected to what's around you—not because it's designed that way, but because it happened to be built that way.
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Why people love it here
$280K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Veterans' Memorial Park Playground: 1 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in W. C. Harpers Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,999/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$280K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
30
Median Lot Size
0.17 ac
0.17 ac – 0.34 ac
Expected Rent
$2,225/mo
$1,950 – $2,475 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Supermercado La Victoria
+1 more
Coney Island
+1 more
MLM Herbalife Happy Nutrition
+1 more
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
+1 more
Veterans' Memorial Park
+1 more
Veterans' Memorial Park Playground
Van Singel Lake
+1 more
East-West Trail
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Veterans' Memorial Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Division/Montebello (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
+1 more
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 4/10
School District: Kelloggsville Public Schools
Crime in W. C. Harpers 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 W. C. Harpers Plat home (around $280,000) at today's 7.18% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,965 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
Mortgage (principal and interest) $1,517 · Property tax (est.) $350 · Insurance (est.) $98 = $1,965/mo
Assumes 20% down; excludes PMI and HOA fees.
| Down payment | Monthly: mortgage, tax, insurance | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,965/mo | $52,412 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,260/mo | $60,270 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,361/mo | $62,955 |
Estimates use a 7.18% 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
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for W. C. Harpers 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
Veterans' Memorial Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Arias Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Victoria
Grocery Store
Tamu Tamu Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Restaurant
Tacos El Chisme LLC
Restaurant
Pupuseria El Salvador, CA.LLC
Restaurant
China Max Express
Restaurant
Donkey Commissary Catering
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
Manny's Bar and Grill
Bar
GringoDog's Dog House
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Central Kelloggsville Elementary School
School
South Godwin School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Veterans' Memorial Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about W. C. Harpers Plat
- What do homes cost in W. C. Harpers Plat?
- The median home value in W. C. Harpers Plat is about $280,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W. C. Harpers Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in W. C. Harpers 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 W. C. Harpers Plat?
- W. C. Harpers Plat is served by Kelloggsville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kelloggsville High School (4/10).
- Is W. C. Harpers Plat walkable?
- W. C. Harpers Plat scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.