D & B Plat Area
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
D & B Plat Area is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Grandville Public Schools and about 4 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $509,000.
Median $509K·Walkability 4.5/10·Schools 7.0/10
Out here, wooded lots of an acre or more frame homes set back from quiet roads, and you're never far from the sprawl of shops, restaurants, and services that line the commercial corridors—a quick drive or even a walk gets you to dining, groceries, and coffee. Millennium Park Lake sits less than half a mile away, and the massive park itself anchors the area with trails and open space that feel genuinely separate from the suburban bustle around it. The neighborhood draws from Grandville Public Schools, and downtown Grand Rapids is just over 12 minutes north, so commuting is easy without feeling like you're on top of everything. Builders have favored this stretch for custom homes—you'll see plenty of newer construction on generous land, often with wooded backdrops and creek-side positions. It's the kind of place where you can have actual acreage, real quiet on your property, and still be minutes from whatever you need.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Millennium Park Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- D & B Plat Area Trail: 3 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 3 min walk
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.6 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
$509K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in D & B Plat Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,455/mo
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8 homes sold in D & B Plat Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Millennium Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Millennium Park Lake
0.0 mi
Median Sale Price
$509K
8 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Millennium Park
0.9 mi
Expected Rent
$1,300/mo
$1,150 – $1,450 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
+1 more
Westside Social
Johnny's Markets
American legion
+1 more
Johnson Park - Grand River
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Heron Lake Trails
Covell Dog Park
D & B Plat Area Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Ivanrest/Chicago Dr (NB)
Rite Aid
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in D & B Plat Area 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 Walker.
Walker crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced D & B Plat Area home (around $509,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $91k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,428 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,428/mo | $91,426 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,946/mo | $105,230 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,120/mo | $109,869 |
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.
Who actually lends in D & B Plat Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$866/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,313 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Area 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(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
New Beginnings
Restaurant
Gypsum Grill and Event Center
Restaurant
Florentine's
Restaurant
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
Wilderness Expressions
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
American legion
Bar
Florentine Ristorante/Sportsbar Grandville
Bar
The Dungeon
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Hope School
Cummings Elementary School
School
River Bend School
Parkview Elementary School
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
MILLENNIUM PARK Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 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(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
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Living in D & B Plat Area: the details
Is D & B Plat Area a good place to live?
D & B Plat Area is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Grandville Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $509,000.
What does it cost to live in D & B Plat Area?
Homes in D & B Plat Area sell for a median of about $509,000. 8 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about D & B Plat Area
- What do homes cost in D & B Plat Area?
- The median home value in D & B Plat Area is about $509,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the D & B Plat Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in D & B Plat Area right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve D & B Plat Area?
- D & B Plat Area is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Cummings Elementary School (8/10).
- Is D & B Plat Area walkable?
- D & B Plat Area scores 4.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
