Doran's Assessor's Plat No.4
Walkable near top schools
Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 4.1/10
Early morning light hits this stretch of Southeast Grand Rapids best, when the residential blocks still feel calm before the day kicks in. A coffee shop sits just a couple of minutes on foot, and grocery options are within 6 minutes if you need to grab something quick. The neighborhood counts 277 restaurants within a mile—serious eating infrastructure for a small area—and Cherry Hill Green park is a 4-minute walk, anchoring the green space around here. Downtown is barely 5 minutes away by car, which means you're close enough to the action but far enough to have actual breathing room. Transit access is immediate, practically at your doorstep, and there are 19 parks within a mile if you're the type who values outdoor options. The dining scene punches well above what you'd expect for the size, with everything from quick stops to sit-down spots within reasonable distance. Butterworth Park Launch, if you boat, runs about 2 miles north.
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 — 2.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 95 parks within 1 mile
- Cherry Hill Green: 5 min walk
- Heritage Hill Park: 7 min walk
Fannies Corner
Ellnora's Kitchen
+1 more
Outside Coffee Co.
Mammoth Distilling Cocktail Lounge
Cherry Hill Green
+1 more
Cherry Hill Green 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/Bemis (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cherry Hill Green
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
95
within 1 mile
Crime in Doran's Assessor's Plat No.4 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
~$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.4 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)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Ellnora's Kitchen
Restaurant
Pacific Moon
Restaurant
Živio
Restaurant
Good Truckin' Diner
Restaurant
Tasty Fish & Chicken
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Henry School
Morris School
Blodgett School
Grand Rapids High School
School
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(16)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+13 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
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(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Doran's Assessor's Plat No.4
- What schools serve Doran's Assessor's Plat No.4?
- Doran's Assessor's Plat No.4 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.4 walkable?
- Doran's Assessor's Plat No.4 scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.