Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.12
Walkable near top schools
Median $277K·Walkability 7.3/10·Schools 4.1/10
Doran's Assessor's Plat No. 12 spans just 4 acres in Baxter, with lots averaging 0.11 acres—tight enough that your nearest coffee shop is a five-minute walk, which also happens to be the distance to groceries and dinner. The subdivision sits close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that you can reach it in six minutes, yet far enough south to have real neighborhood texture: Joe Taylor Park with its playground lands two minutes on foot, and fifteen parks cluster within a mile. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. The Wealthy Theatre, a restored 1911 arts center, anchors the surrounding blocks alongside soul food spots like Forty Acres and the Electric Cheetah—229 restaurants within a mile means this isn't a quiet pocket. Homes here hover around $199K median value, and transit access rates a perfect 10 on walkability scores, making car-light living genuinely possible rather than an aspiration.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 3.0 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$277K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 75 parks within 1 mile
- Joe Taylor Park: 4 min walk
- Martin Luther King Jr. Park: 11 min walk
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Median home price in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.12
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,880/mo
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Fannies Corner
Delightful Eats
+1 more
Squibb
Club Cruisers
Joe Taylor Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
MLK/Neland (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 31 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$277K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
35
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
2383 sq ft – 0.17 ac
Crime in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.12 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 No.12 home (around $277,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,842 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,842/mo | $49,131 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,121/mo | $56,565 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,214/mo | $59,051 |
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.
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
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 No.12 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
Joe Taylor Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
75
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Delightful Eats
Restaurant
BJ's Urban Kitchen
Restaurant
Thai Table
Restaurant
Big Fish Wings & Things
Restaurant
Tasty Fish & Chicken
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
Sigsbee School
Campus Elementary School
School
Campus Elementary School (Grand Rapids Public School)
School
Grand Rapids Public Schools
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(10)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+7 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(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.12
- What do homes cost in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.12?
- The median home value in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.12 is about $277,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.12 housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.12 right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.12?
- Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.12 is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.12 walkable?
- Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.12 scores 7.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.