Westview Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $350K·Walkability 5.2/10·Schools 4.6/10
Early evening is when Westview Plat shows its colors best—the mature trees lining these thirteen acres turn golden in fall, and the tree-lined streets fill with the kind of light that makes you want to stick around. The subdivision sits within Shawmut Hills, a northwest pocket of Grand Rapids built on rolling terrain with larger lots that actually give you breathing room. You're eight minutes from downtown and twenty-five minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport, but close enough to a small business district on Lake Michigan Drive that you won't feel disconnected. Tremont Greenspace is a short walk away, and there are eight parks within a mile if you're counting.
Why people love it here
$350K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Tremont Greenspace: 8 min walk
- Covell Park: 11 min walk
Walkable for daily errands
- Tremont Greenspace: 8 min walk
- 1 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Westview Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,375/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Tremont Greenspace
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Fu Garden
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Biggby
+1 more
Bestside
+1 more
Tremont Greenspace
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Nagold Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Bridge/Lake Michigan (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Side Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 25 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Westview 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 Westview Plat home (around $349,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,327 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,327/mo | $62,061 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,679/mo | $71,451 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,797/mo | $74,592 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 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 Westview 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.
🛒 Grocery(27)
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Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Sandy's Donuts
Restaurant
Mr Burger
Restaurant
Big Apple Bagels
Fast Food
Subway
Restaurant
Fu Garden
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
West Side Christian School
School
Shawmut Hills School
Villa Maria School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
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EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Westview Plat
- What do homes cost in Westview Plat?
- The median home value in Westview Plat is about $349,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Westview Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Westview 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 Westview Plat?
- Westview Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Westview Plat walkable?
- Westview Plat scores 5.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.