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Westgate Plat

Strong schools draw families here

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️27 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Top 15% walkability🏷️Below-average home prices
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🎓Schools
48

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 26 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
💰Home Values

$279K median

  • 1 recent sale
  • $62K median household income
  • 55% owner-occupied
🚶Walkability
59

Somewhat walkable

  • Leonard/Walker (WB): 4 min walk
  • 5 places within a 10 min walk

The lots here are genuinely small—just 0.16 acres on average—which means Westgate Plat has a tighter, more walkable feel than you'd expect for a West Michigan subdivision. You're steps from transit, about a 6-minute walk to restaurants and 8 minutes to groceries, with 54 dining spots and 30 grocery stores within a mile, so car trips aren't mandatory for the everyday stuff. Homes run around $266K, and the neighborhood sits in the Richmond-Oakleigh area, known for mature trees, quiet streets, and those spacious lots that define the west side—which makes Westgate's compact parcels something of a sweet spot if you want convenience without total sprawl. Downtown Grand Rapids is just under 9 minutes away. Grand Rapids Public Schools serve the area, and there are five parks within a mile, including Brian Dyk Nature Preserve, a short walk for trails and green space.

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Median home price: $279,000

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Your budget of $234,189 covers many homes here — Westgate Plat has options below median too

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Median Rent

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Nearby Schools

4.8
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 26 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

Elementary

12

K-5 nearby

Middle

6

6-8 nearby

High School

11

9-12 nearby

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
3Harrison Park AcademyElementary · PK-08 · 639 students · 19:1 · 0.0 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi

At a Glance

Recent Sale Price

$279K

1 recent sale

Parcels / Units

39

Median Lot Size

0.14 ac

0.12 ac – 0.28 ac

Median Income

$62K

Household

Walkability

5.9

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.9
🍽️Dining
5.8
🌳Nature
2.2
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Eden Cafe

5 mindrive· 13 min bike
Tim Hortons
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Kuzzin's Lounge

11 minbike· 24 min walk· 4 min drive
The Holiday
11 minbike
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Sullivan Field

10 minbike· 21 min walk· 3 min drive
🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground

10 minbike· 17 min walk· 3 min drive
Richmond Park Playground
11 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lake Leota

11 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Millennium Park Beach

13 mindrive
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
🚴Bike Paths
Short drive

Harrison Park Trail

5 mindrive· 30 min walk· 12 min bike
Nagold Park Trail
5 mindrive
West Grand Trail
5 mindrive
Douglas Park Trail
7 mindrive
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

9 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
10 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
13 mindrive
Grandville Launch
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

8 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Leonard/Walker (WB)

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· <1 min drive
Leonard/Walker (EB)
4 minwalk
Leonard/Edison (EB)
4 minwalk
Leonard/Parkhurst (WB)
5 minwalk

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👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

8 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
9 mindrive

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Data sources: parcels, sales, schools · Updated 4/23/2026