Doran'S Assessor'S Plat
Surrounded by nature
Median $277K·Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 3.9/10
Early evening light catches the brick and siding facades along these streets, when the day's noise settles and you can hear the actual neighborhood—kids calling across yards, someone grilling two blocks over. Doran's Assessor's Plat is 155 acres of traditional homes in Southeast Grand Rapids, rooted in the Seeds of Promise area where a real community transformation effort has been unfolding for two decades. A grocery is steps away, as are restaurants and a coffee shop; downtown is five minutes by car. The nearest park, Rasberry Field, is a short walk, and nine more sit within a mile—the kind of density that means green space isn't something you drive to find. Homes here run around $278K, and Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. Transit access from your front step, 661 restaurants within a mile, 84 grocers within two—these aren't amenities bolted on; they're the actual texture of living here, the ordinary infrastructure that makes a place work.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.7 mi
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Rasberry Field: 10 min walk
- Alexander Park: 12 min walk
$277K median
- 17 sales in last 12mo
Very walkable
- Big 50 & Lil' Jay Bbq: 1 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,880/mo
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17 homes sold in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Rasberry Field
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.7 mi
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Great Giant Supermarket
+1 more
Big 50 & Lil' Jay Bbq
+1 more
Gladys' Grille
My Place Bar
+1 more
Rasberry Field
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
+1 more
Clemente Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Madison/Hall (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 28 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Doran'S Assessor'S 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 Doran'S Assessor'S Plat home (around $277,000) at today's 6.58% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,856 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,856/mo | $49,481 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,136/mo | $56,959 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,230/mo | $59,467 |
Estimates use a 6.58% 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 Doran'S Assessor'S Plat, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Doran'S Assessor'S 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(30)
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
Hall Street Party Store
Grocery Store
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Big 50 & Lil' Jay Bbq
Restaurant
New China Carry Out (Order Online Available)
Restaurant
Keke’s Kitchen
Restaurant
Tacos El Chavo
Restaurant
Fast Food
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
My Place Bar
Bar
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
Bar
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
South High School
School
Jefferson School
Our Lady of Sorrows School
Madison Park School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Doran'S Assessor'S Plat
- What do homes cost in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat?
- The median home value in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat is about $277,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Doran'S Assessor'S Plat housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat right now, and 17 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Doran'S Assessor'S Plat?
- Doran'S Assessor'S Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Doran'S Assessor'S Plat walkable?
- Doran'S Assessor'S Plat scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.