Doland Plat
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $1.5M·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 8.9/10
It's the kind of place where you can be downtown in twelve minutes, but the lots—averaging an acre and two-thirds each—give you room to breathe in a way most subdivisions don't. Doland Plat sits right where 3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area meets genuine space, twenty acres of ground that doesn't feel cramped or carved up. A grocery is a four-minute walk, restaurants are practically at your doorstep—there are nearly two hundred within a mile—and coffee shops won't require you to get in the car. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and homes run around $353K. The dog park is thirteen minutes on foot, the transit stop seven, and if you're thinking about a boat, Knapp Street Bridge Launch is just over two miles away. It's the kind of place that lets you have both: access without feeling tethered to it.
Why people love it here
Knapp Forest Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.1 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
1.7 acre avg lots
- 10 homes
$1.5M median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Doland Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$10,279/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$1.5M
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
10
Median Lot Size
1.7 ac
0.88 ac – 2.9 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Pita Way - Grand Rapids Beltline
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Hopcat
Grand Rapids Township Park
Unnamed playground
Mason Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Township Trails
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
+1 more
Orangetheory Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Knapp's Corner
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Miller Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+2 more
Crime in Doland 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 Doland Plat home (around $1,514,100) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $269k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $10,071 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $10,071/mo | $268,552 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $11,595/mo | $309,187 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $12,104/mo | $322,775 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$215K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.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
~$879/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,410 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 Doland 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Grand Rapids Township Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Acapulco Mexican Grill
Restaurant
Mission BBQ
Restaurant
Jaku Sushi North
Restaurant
Pita Way - Grand Rapids Beltline
Restaurant
Jaku Sushi & Grill
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Orchard View Elementary School
School
Kent Intermediate School District
School
Forest Hills Northern
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
YogaSix
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Doland Plat
- What do homes cost in Doland Plat?
- The median home value in Doland Plat is about $1,514,100. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Doland Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Doland 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 Doland Plat?
- Doland Plat is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Doland Plat walkable?
- Doland Plat scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.