Barclay & Stevens Add.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $205K·Walkability 7.3/10·Schools 4.1/10
Joe Taylor Park sits right at the edge of the neighborhood, its KABOOM! playground and water features just a short walk from home—the kind of proximity that makes summer afternoons simple. The grid here is tight and deliberate, with lots averaging just over a tenth of an acre, lending the area an efficient, walkable feel; restaurants cluster nearby (229 within a mile), and a grocery or coffee shop is a three-minute walk away. Historic Craftsman and Foursquare homes, many updated in recent years with fresh roofs and modern interiors, line streets that connect directly to downtown Grand Rapids in about six minutes by car. Transit access is immediate—stops are steps from most addresses—and the Wealthy Theatre's 1911 brick building anchors the cultural life just north along Wealthy Street. The Baxter Community Center and local spots like the Electric Cheetah and Forty Acres Soul Kitchen give the area its lived-in character, while the proximity to dining, fitness, and errands (all scoring in the 6.5–8 range for walkability) makes daily life here feel genuinely accessible.
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
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.9 mi
- 85 parks within 1 mile
- Joe Taylor Park: 1 min walk
- Sigsbee Park: 8 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 2.9 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$205K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Barclay & Stevens Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,388/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Joe Taylor Park
0.0 mi
Parks Nearby
85
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.9 mi
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Frequently asked about Barclay & Stevens Add.
- What do homes cost in Barclay & Stevens Add.?
- The median home value in Barclay & Stevens Add. is about $204,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Barclay & Stevens Add. housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Barclay & Stevens Add. right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Barclay & Stevens Add.?
- Barclay & Stevens Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Barclay & Stevens Add. walkable?
- Barclay & Stevens Add. scores 7.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.