Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.34
Walkable and connected
Median $178K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.0/10
Doran's Assessor's Plat No. 34 sits on 8 acres in Southeast Grand Rapids, well within the orbit of Seeds of Promise, the resident-led transformation initiative anchoring this corner of the city. Downtown is barely 7 minutes away, and Gerald R. Ford Airport runs about 20 minutes north—close enough that you're not stranded, far enough that you're genuinely removed from that particular flavor of noise. Lots here average just 0.14 acres, which means houses sit tight and neighbors live near enough to matter; homes run around $201K, and a transit stop sits steps from the subdivision. Grocery stores and restaurants are abundant—48 within a mile, with a grocer and a restaurant both within a six-minute walk—while Garfield Park and six other green spaces keep the immediate surroundings from feeling hemmed in. Hope Academy of West Michigan serves the schools, and if you're serious about water access, Butterworth Park Launch sits 2.1 miles south on the Grand River.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Burton/Jefferson (WB): 2 min walk
- 18 places within a 10 min walk
$178K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Burton Woods Park: 8 min walk
- Garfield Park: 10 min walk
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Median home price in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.34
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,211/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
+1 more
Popeyes
+1 more
Mi Cultura Cafe
+1 more
Yester Years Lounge
+1 more
Burton Woods Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Burton/Jefferson (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Madison Square Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Recent Sale Price
$178K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
42
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
4352 sq ft – 0.33 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Garfield Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Based on 25 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Hope Academy of West Michigan
Crime in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.34 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.34 home (around $178,425) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $32k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,187 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,187/mo | $31,647 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,366/mo | $36,435 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,426/mo | $38,037 |
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.
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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.34 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)
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Bedollas
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
La Vencedora
Restaurant
La Favorita Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
El Globo Restaurant S Divison
Restaurant
Los 3 Mangos Michoacan
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Saint Francis Xavier School
Dickinson School
Buchanan Elementary School
School
Burton School
Jefferson School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 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(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.34
- What do homes cost in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.34?
- The median home value in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.34 is about $178,425. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.34 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.34 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.34?
- Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.34 is served by Hope Academy of West Michigan. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.34 walkable?
- Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.34 scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.