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Barker & Vedders Add.

Walkable and connected

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 11% park access
🚶Walkability
67

Very walkable

  • Bridge/Barker (WB): 1 min walk
  • 18 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 13 parks within 1 mile
  • Lincoln Park: 4 min walk
  • Sibley Tunnel: 5 min drive
💰Home Values

$276K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet residential area spans 6 acres in Kent County with generously-sized lots averaging 0.11 acres, offering more space than typical urban neighborhoods. The location provides excellent walkability for dining with 24 restaurants within a mile, plus convenient access to daily needs with grocery stores and a coffee shop just steps away. Lincoln Park sits nearby among 13 parks within walking distance, while excellent transit connectivity earns a perfect 10/10 rating.

The neighborhood maintains a balanced mix of homeowners and renters, with front porches and alley access adding to the residential character. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options available in the district. With Battjes Lake less than three miles away and multiple boat launches within a short drive, outdoor recreation stays accessible despite the urban setting.

This area works well for families seeking more space and transit access, urban professionals who value walkable dining options, and anyone who appreciates a quieter residential feel while staying connected to city amenities.

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Walkability

6.7

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.9
🍽️Dining
7.6
🌳Nature
4.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Bridge Street Market

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
11 minbike
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
9 mindrive
Family Fare
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Subway

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 5 min drive
Salvatore's
13 minwalk
McDonald's
13 minwalk
Gino's Pizza
7 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Easy walk

Eden Cafe

3 minwalk· 1 min bike· 2 min drive
Tim Hortons
6 minbike
Starbucks
8 minbike
The Bitter End Coffeehouse
7 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

Turnstiles Bar

11 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Küsterer Brauhaus
11 minwalk
Joey's Tavern
12 minwalk
Monarch's Club
12 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Walkable

Momma D's Kitchen

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Webster's Market Inc
12 minbike
The Arts Marketplace
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Lincoln Park

4 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Nagold Park
10 minwalk
Sibley School Park
10 minwalk
Sullivan Field
11 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Lincoln Park Playground

5 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Lincoln Park Playground
5 minwalk
Sibley School Park Playground
10 minwalk
Sibley School Park Playground
10 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

14 mindrive
Lamar Lake
14 mindrive
Luvis Lake
14 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

6 mindrive
Sibley Tunnel
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Downtown Westside Dog Park

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 7 min drive
Covell Dog Park
9 minbike
Richmond Hills Dog Park
11 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Douglas Park Trail

8 minwalk· 3 min bike
Douglas Park Trail
8 minwalk
Douglas Park Trail
9 minwalk
West Grand Trail
9 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

8 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
9 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
13 mindrive
Grandville Launch
12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

12 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
14 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
6 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

8th Day Gym

6 mindrive· 15 min bike
Planet Fitness
7 mindrive
The Loading Dock
8 mindrive
The Loading Dock
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Bridge/Barker (WB)

1 minwalk· <1 min bike· 3 min drive
Bridge/Marion (EB)
2 minwalk
Lane/Bridge (NB)
4 minwalk
Lane/Bridge (SB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walker Street Pharmacy

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 6 min drive
Walgreens
9 minbike
Rite Aid
11 minbike
Walgreens Pharmacy
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Short walk

West Side Library

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
West Leonard Library
9 minbike
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
9 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

6 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
12 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
10 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
14 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

100%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Lincoln Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

13

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

2.9 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$285K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

45

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

841 sq ft – 0.25 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026