North Dorr
Strong schools draw families here
Median $843K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 8.0/10
What surprises most people about this stretch of Byron Township is how genuinely rural it still feels—tree-lined lots measured in acres, long driveways that buffer homes from the road, the kind of space where kids can actually play outside without worrying about traffic. You'll find a General Store anchoring the area, along with homes that range from farmhouses to newer construction, most of them owner-occupied on parcels large enough to have real breathing room. The housing inventory moves fast here; the vacancy rate hovers around two percent, which tells you people aren't leaving.
Why people love it here
Byron Center West Middle School
- Middle — 2.7 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$843K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in North Dorr
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,720/mo
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6 homes sold in North Dorr this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
McDonald's
Country Side Inn
Dorr North Park
Unnamed playground
Hilton Lake
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
dog_park
Walgreens
Dorr Township Library
daycare
Crime in North Dorr 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 North Dorr home (around $842,500) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $151k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,679 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,679/mo | $151,448 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,537/mo | $174,311 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,825/mo | $181,998 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$54K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$275K
Per listing
Who actually lends in North Dorr, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Byron Township
Source: byrontownship.org · unconfirmed
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 ~6,329 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA manages water/sewer; rural fringe on private well. 1381 84th St SE.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron Twps.
Services for Byron · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for North Dorr 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.
Nearest Park
Dorr North Park
2.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Fast Food
Restaurant
Fast Food
Byron Family Restaurant
Restaurant
One More Grill
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(4)
Full Circle Coffee
Café
Byron Center Nutrition
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Barney School
Saint Marys School
Saint Sebastian School
West Middle School
School
Hartzig School
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
Dorr North Park
Dorr South Park (Gries Memorial Park)
Byron Township Bicentennial Park
+2 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Fliers Childcare and Development Center
Childcare Center
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Frequently asked about North Dorr
- What do homes cost in North Dorr?
- The median home value in North Dorr is about $842,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the North Dorr housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in North Dorr right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve North Dorr?
- North Dorr is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Brown Elementary School (8/10).
- Is North Dorr walkable?
- North Dorr scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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