White Hills Plat
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $627K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 8.8/10
Here you'll find yourself pulling out of the driveway with downtown Grand Rapids just under 10 minutes away, yet surrounded by lots that average 0.60 acres—enough space to breathe without feeling marooned. White Hills Plat spreads across 19 acres in the Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area, where homes sit around $642K and the nearest grocery and restaurant are both about a mile down the road, with six supermarkets within two miles if you're picky about where you shop. Hidden Lake lies less than a mile away, and Forest Hills Park sits at 1.1 miles, so outdoor access doesn't require a production; the airport is roughly 16 minutes if you travel regularly. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area—the real question is whether you want space with proximity or proximity with space, because this plat actually gives you both without forcing you to choose.
Why people love it here
Northern High School
- High — 1.6 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
26,393 sq ft avg lots
- 7 homes
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.8 mi
- East Lake: 6 min walk
- Echo Lake: 7 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in White Hills Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,257/mo
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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$627K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
7
Median Lot Size
0.55 ac
0.50 ac – 1.0 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.8 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Brunch House GR
+1 more
The Pantry of Forest Hills
+1 more
Noco Provisions
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
+1 more
Forest Hills Park Playground
East Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ramona 2
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
+1 more
Pure Barre
+1 more
Maryland/Michigan (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
Miller Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+1 more
Crime in White Hills 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 White Hills Plat home (around $627,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $111k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,170 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,170/mo | $111,209 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,801/mo | $128,037 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,012/mo | $133,664 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,374 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for White Hills 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(29)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Zoup! Eatery
Restaurant
James & Shirley Balk Café
Restaurant
Brunch House GR
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
Johnny's Markets
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Collins School
Lincoln School
Martin School
Northern Trails 5/6 school
Forest Hills Northern
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Reeds Lake Trail
Bike Path
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about White Hills Plat
- What do homes cost in White Hills Plat?
- The median home value in White Hills Plat is about $627,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve White Hills Plat?
- White Hills Plat is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern High School (9/10).
- Is White Hills Plat walkable?
- White Hills Plat scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.