B.F. Barendsen Second Add.
Solid value in a growing area
Median $197K·Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 4.0/10
You'll feel the density here as soon as you turn onto the street—ten acres carved into tight lots where homes sit close enough that you can actually chat with neighbors across the fence, and a grocery or restaurant is just a few minutes' walk away. The neighborhood hums with real foot traffic; transit is right there at a four-minute walk, and downtown is practically next door at under seven minutes by car. Homes here run around $197K, and you're sitting within reach of 48 restaurants and two dozen grocers in a one- to two-mile radius—the kind of setup where you don't need a car for dinner or milk, though one sure helps. Garfield Park is a manageable walk when you want green space, and if you're into the water, Butterworth Park Launch is just over a mile away. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, anchoring the southeast side's ongoing transformation.
Why people love it here
$197K median
- Assessor estimate
Walkable for daily errands
- Unnamed playground: 2 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Plaster Creek Family Park: 7 min bike
- Burton Woods Park: 8 min bike
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Median home price in B.F. Barendsen Second Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,340/mo
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Est. Home Value
$197K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
53
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
3350 sq ft – 0.24 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
+1 more
Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
+1 more
Mi Cultura Cafe
+1 more
Metro Grand Rapids
+1 more
Plaster Creek Family Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
Burton/Buchanan (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Madison Square Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Garfield Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Based on 25 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in B.F. Barendsen Second Add. 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.
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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 B.F. Barendsen Second Add. 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
Burton Meat Farm
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
Restaurant
La Cosinita Restaurant
Restaurant
Las Perlas
Restaurant
Dos Amigos Restaurant
Restaurant
Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Buchanan Elementary School
School
Saint Francis Xavier School
Burton School
Jefferson School
South High School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+10 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
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+4 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(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about B.F. Barendsen Second Add.
- What do homes cost in B.F. Barendsen Second Add.?
- The median home value in B.F. Barendsen Second Add. is about $197,400. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve B.F. Barendsen Second Add.?
- B.F. Barendsen Second Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is B.F. Barendsen Second Add. walkable?
- B.F. Barendsen Second Add. scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.