Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.24
Convenient location
Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 4.0/10
Most people hear "West Michigan subdivision" and picture cul-de-sacs and big yards—but Doran's Assessor's Plat No. 24, tucked in the Southeast End, delivers something different: a compact acre of urban convenience wrapped in actual neighborhood fabric. You're seven minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, close enough that you don't need a car to grab coffee or dinner (both under a mile away), yet far enough that you're not paying East Grand Rapids property taxes for the privilege. Six restaurants and a grocery within a short distance mean the essentials are genuinely walkable, and Oakdale Gardens park is a five-minute stroll if you want green space without leaving the block. The plat sits in the River City Scholars Charter Academy attendance area, and with eight parks scattered within a mile, the neighborhood has roots that run deeper than typical subdivision development. It's the kind of place where first-time buyers actually find what they're looking for: location and access, at a price that doesn't require selling a kidney.
Why people love it here
Walkable for daily errands
- MUDPENNY Roastery: 3 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Oakdale Gardens: 8 min walk
- Alexander Park: 14 min walk
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Great Giant Supermarket
+1 more
Wishes Food-Snacks-And More
+1 more
MUDPENNY Roastery
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Oakdale Gardens
+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
Eastern/Hall (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Oakdale Gardens
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Based on 25 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: River City Scholars Charter Academy
Crime in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.24 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 →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
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.24 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(29)
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
Fannies Corner
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(26)
Wishes Food-Snacks-And More
Restaurant
7 Mares
Restaurant
The O & E Eatery
Restaurant
Off The Bone Barbecue (soul food)
Restaurant
Taste Of Chicago
Restaurant
+21 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
The Derby
Bar
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
Bar
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Alexander Elementary School (Closed 2011)
School
Dickinson School
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Campus Elementary School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.24
- What schools serve Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.24?
- Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.24 is served by River City Scholars Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.24 walkable?
- Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.24 scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.