Barclay & Stevens Add.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $240K·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.
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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
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 2.9 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$240K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Barclay & Stevens Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,626/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
Wealthy Market
Thai Table
+1 more
Squibb
Club Cruisers
Joe Taylor Park
+1 more
Unnamed 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
Fuller/Sherman (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public 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
Crime in Barclay & Stevens 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.
Kent County crime & safety stats →Median Sale Price
$240K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
89
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
1437 sq ft – 0.16 ac
Expected Rent
$1,750/mo
$1,550 – $1,975 · estimated range
To buy a median-priced Barclay & Stevens Add. home (around $239,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,613 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,613/mo | $43,019 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,857/mo | $49,514 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,939/mo | $51,697 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
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 Barclay & Stevens 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(29)
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☕ Coffee(7)
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🍺 Bars(14)
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🏫 Schools(29)
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💪 Gyms(15)
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8th Day Gym
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🐕 Dog Parks(10)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
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Dog Park
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Bike Path
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Bike Path
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⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
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Frequently asked about Barclay & Stevens Add.
- What do homes cost in Barclay & Stevens Add.?
- The median home value in Barclay & Stevens Add. is about $239,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Barclay & Stevens Add. housing market?
- there are 3 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 Center for Economicology (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.