D & B Plat
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $390K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 7.3/10
Driving through here feels like you've found real breathing room—lots in the half-acre range with mature shade trees, quiet cul-de-sac streets, and fenced yards built for actual living rather than showing off. The Ranch and 1960s-era homes have the kind of character that comes with hardwood floors, fireplaces, and kitchens that work, plus the space to add a home office or finish a lower level without feeling cramped. You're 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and surrounded by three parks within a mile, including a boat launch just under a mile away and Millennium Park Lake not far beyond. Grandville Public Schools serves the area, and everyday stops—grocery, coffee, dinner out—are a short drive, keeping the feel rural without stranding you.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Millennium Park Lake — 1.1 mi
- 11 parks within 1 mile
- Johnson Park - Grand River Trail: 8 min bike
- Johnson Park - Grand River: 10 min bike
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.6 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
$390K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in D & B Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,648/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
HENRY A JOHNSON COUNTY PARK
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Millennium Park Lake
1.1 mi
Recent Sale Price
$390K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
17
Median Lot Size
0.43 ac
0.39 ac – 0.89 ac
Expected Rent
$1,300/mo
$1,150 – $1,450 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Primo Pizza
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
American legion
+1 more
Johnson Park - Grand River
+1 more
Millennium Park Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Scenic Drive
Covell Dog Park
Johnson Park - Grand River Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Family Fitness
Chicago/Barrett (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in D & B 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 D & B Plat home (around $390,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $70k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,627 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,627/mo | $70,051 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,024/mo | $80,628 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,157/mo | $84,183 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$882/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,434 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for D & B 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(25)
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Subway
Restaurant
Primo Pizza
Fast Food
New Beginnings
Restaurant
Grillhawk
Restaurant
Mr. Dragon sushi & Chinese eat
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
American legion
Bar
The Dungeon
Restaurant
Florentine Ristorante/Sportsbar Grandville
Bar
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Hope School
River Bend School
Cummings Elementary School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
Kent Trails - Johnson Park Connector
Bike Path
D & B Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
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Frequently asked about D & B Plat
- What do homes cost in D & B Plat?
- The median home value in D & B Plat is about $390,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the D & B Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in D & B 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 D & B Plat?
- D & B Plat is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Cummings Elementary School (8/10).
- Is D & B Plat walkable?
- D & B Plat scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.