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 $625,000.
Median $625K·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.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Millennium Park Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 3 min walk
- D & B Plat Area Trail: 3 min walk
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.6 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
$625K median
- 10 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in D & B Plat Area
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$4,240/mo
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10 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
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
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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 $625,000.
What does it cost to live in D & B Plat Area?
Homes in D & B Plat Area sell for a median of about $625,000. 10 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 $624,500. 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 10 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.








