Wellspring Plat
Room to spread out, great value
Median $465K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 4.2/10
Wellspring Plat sits on seven acres in Shawmut Hills, a neighborhood of winding streets and mature trees just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. Lots here average seven-tenths of an acre—enough space to breathe without losing the walkable convenience of being in the city. Homes run around four hundred sixty-five thousand dollars, and the local grocery is a short walk away, as are a couple dozen restaurants scattered within a mile. You're close enough to Shawmut Park that a weekend jog doesn't require a drive, yet far enough from the urban core that the trees actually feel like a feature, not an afterthought.
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Why people love it here
30,344 sq ft avg lots
- 9 homes
Very walkable
- Westside Social: 7 min walk
- 5 places within a 10 min walk
$465K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Wellspring Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,158/mo
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Est. Home Value
$465K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
9
Median Lot Size
0.39 ac
0.30 ac – 1.6 ac
Expected Rent
$1,000/mo
$875 – $1,125 · estimated range
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Westside Social
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Cesar's Pub
+1 more
Shawmut Park
+1 more
Shawmut Park Playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
South Standale Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Lake Michigan/Collindale (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Side Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Wellspring 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 Wellspring Plat home (around $465,150) at today's 7.28% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $88k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,290 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,290/mo | $87,742 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,783/mo | $100,881 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,952/mo | $105,383 |
Estimates use a 7.28% 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 ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Wellspring 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
Shawmut Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(4)
Restaurant
Mr Burger
Restaurant
Big Apple Bagels
Fast Food
B.C. Pizza
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Shawmut Hills School
West Side Christian School
School
Empire Beauty School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
South Standale Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Wellspring Plat
- What do homes cost in Wellspring Plat?
- The median home value in Wellspring Plat is about $465,150. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Wellspring Plat?
- Wellspring Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Wellspring Plat walkable?
- Wellspring Plat scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.