Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.39
Walkable and connected
Median $295K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 4.0/10
What makes Doran's Assessor's Plat No. 39 surprising is how much urban texture fits into just two acres—you're steps from a transit stop and a restaurant scene with 36 options within a mile, yet you're living in a tight residential subdivision where the median home runs around $244K. The lots themselves are modest at roughly 0.14 acres each, which means neighbors are close enough that the neighborhood has real walkable momentum; dining options hit a 7.3 out of 10 for walkability, and a grocery store is an 11-minute walk away. Located within Seeds of Promise in Southeast Grand Rapids, the plat sits just over nine minutes from downtown, making it genuinely accessible without feeling cramped—Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and Cheseboro Park is a short seven-minute walk for outdoor space. That proximity to transit and a working restaurant corridor matters more than the raw acreage; this is the kind of place where you don't need a car for everything, even if the overall walkability leans modest.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Eastern/Ardmore (SB): 2 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
$295K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Cheseboro Park: 9 min walk
- Plaster Creek Trail: 10 min bike
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Median home price in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.39
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,003/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
Ken's Fruit Market
+1 more
Chicken Coop
+1 more
Sip Coffee and Cocktails
The Derby
Cheseboro Park
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Eastern/Ardmore (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Recent Sale Price
$295K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
10
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.10 ac – 0.18 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cheseboro Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
Based on 24 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.39 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.39 home (around $295,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,962 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,962/mo | $52,323 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,259/mo | $60,241 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,358/mo | $62,888 |
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.39 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)
Grocery Store
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Chicken Coop
Restaurant
Eastern Deli LLC
Restaurant
Burton Village BBQ Company
Restaurant
J Burger n Wings
Restaurant
Wing Heaven
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Dickinson School
School
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Saint Francis Xavier School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.39
- What do homes cost in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.39?
- The median home value in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.39 is about $295,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.39 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.39 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.39?
- Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.39 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.39 walkable?
- Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.39 scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.