
West Elms Plat
Explore West Elms Plat — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Strong schools draw families here”
Average schools
- Grand Rapids Public Schools
- 32 rated schools nearby
- Best nearby: 8/10
$271K median
- Census estimate
- $72K median household income
- 62% owner-occupied
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- John Ball Park: 9 min bike
- Picnic Area: 9 min bike
You can walk to a restaurant in about eight minutes from West Elms Plat, or hit a coffee shop in fifteen—the kind of setup that makes a weekday morning or weekend dinner feel effortless without having to plan too hard. It's a six-acre platted subdivision in Walker, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that you're looking at just over eight minutes by car, yet far enough out that you've got breathing room and actual land. There are five parks within a mile, and John Ball Park sits a twelve-minute walk away if you're looking to get outside without overthinking it. Schools fall under Grand Rapids Public Schools, and when you need groceries, a decent grocery store is about a mile and a half away—nothing crazy. The airport is a straightforward 25-minute drive if you travel regularly. Homes here run in the mid-to-upper range, and the whole setup reads as a quietly functional residential pocket where you're not paying for flash, just access and a little bit of land.
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Median home price in West Elms Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,837/mo

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Median home price: $270,600
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Nearby Schools
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
Elementary
16
K-5 nearby
Middle
6
6-8 nearby
High School
15
9-12 nearby
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Environment & Amenities
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
John Ball Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile