Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.6
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 4.0/10
Early light—when the Grand River catches gold and the brick facades along the neighborhood streets seem to remember something older—is when Doran's Assessor's Plat No. 6 shows its best self. Two acres tucked into the heart of Southwest, it sits where history and daily life fold into each other: a coffee shop is a four-minute walk, a restaurant just six minutes on foot, and downtown Grand Rapids pulls in within 3.5 miles. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum and Grand Rapids Public Museum anchor the broader neighborhood, but what defines this pocket is proximity without noise—transit stops are steps away, Campau Park a six-minute stroll, and you're in a district served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Twenty-two parks within a mile, 288 restaurants within walking distance, thirty grocers within two miles. Homes here run around $225K–$375K depending on lot and condition. It's the kind of small plat where you can actually live the life the neighborhood promises, not just dream about it.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 2.9 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Walkable for daily errands
- Gabby's boutique: 5 min walk
- 19 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 110 parks within 1 mile
- Heartside Park: 11 min walk
- Campau Park: 12 min walk
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Franklin Big Save Liquor
+1 more
Cafe De Miro
+1 more
Happy Cat Café
+1 more
Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails
+1 more
Heartside Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
+1 more
Division/Buckley (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Campau Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
110
within 1 mile
Crime in Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.6 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.6 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)
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Grocery Store
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
919 Party Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(22)
Jamaican Dave's
Restaurant
New York Fried Chicken
Restaurant
Burger King
Restaurant
Juju Bird
Restaurant
Cafe De Miro
Restaurant
+17 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails
Bar
House Rules Board Game Lounge
Restaurant
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Covenant Christian High School
School
Saint Joseph School
Vandenberg School
Maplewood School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside 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(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.6
- What schools serve Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.6?
- Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.6 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.6 walkable?
- Doran'S Assessor'S Plat No.6 scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.