Zayler Plat
Easy outdoor access
Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 6.0/10
Driving through Zayler Plat feels like moving through a quiet pocket of West Michigan, nine acres of modest lots, each around half an acre. There's no rush here; the nearest restaurant is a couple of miles out, and the grocery is too, so you're not walking to either one. Little Blue Lake is just 0.8 miles away, and Hawthorne Park sits just over two miles down the road if you want a change of scenery. The Greenville Public Schools district serves the area, and the broader Wabasis Ave & 12 Mile Rd Area anchors you geographically—far enough from downtown Grand Rapids (about 41 minutes) that you're genuinely removed from the push and noise, but close enough that the city doesn't feel like a different world entirely.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Little Blue Lake — 0.8 mi
- Baldwin Lake Beach Beach: 12 min drive
- Baldwin Lake Beach: 12 min drive
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hawthorne Park
2.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Little Blue Lake
0.8 mi
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Applebee's
Tom Hannula Playground
Baldwin Lake Beach Beach
Wabasis Lake Park Launch
Flat River Community Library
Greeneville Cinema
Crime in Zayler 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 →Expected Rent
$1,500/mo
$1,225 – $1,750 · wider-area estimate
Local Government · area-wide
Oakfield Township
Source: oakfieldtwp.org · unconfirmed
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
~$928/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,494 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Septic - individual (Scram Lake Sewer in pockets)
Mostly individual septic; Scram Lake Sewer managed by Infrastructure Alternatives in pockets.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Oakfield Township · Source: oakfieldtwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Zayler 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(3)
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Log Cabin Grocery
Restaurant
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🍺 Bars(1)
The Stone at Candlestone
Bar
🏫 Schools(8)
Satterlee School
Baldwin Heights School
Greenville High School
School
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Flat River Trail
Bike Path
Tower Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
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Frequently asked about Zayler Plat
- How active is the Zayler Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Zayler Plat right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Zayler Plat?
- Zayler Plat is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lincoln Heights Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Zayler Plat walkable?
- Zayler Plat scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.