Barker & Vedders Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $292K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 4.4/10
Early evening light catches the front porches and screened-in sitting areas that define homes throughout this stretch—the kind of vintage Grand Rapids houses that still have their original hardwood floors and fireplaces, updated thoughtfully without losing what made them worth saving in the first place. Lots are modest, maybe a twelfth of an acre each, but they back onto alleys with garage access, so the street itself stays quiet and walkable. You're steps from a bus stop and a coffee shop, about eight minutes to dinner, and Lincoln Park sits just across the way for a quick walk with the dog.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Bridge/Barker (WB): 1 min walk
- 21 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 65 parks within 1 mile
- Lincoln Park: 4 min walk
- West Grand Trail: 9 min walk
$292K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Barker & Vedders Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,982/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Tacos El Cuñado Bridge St.
+1 more
Eden Cafe
+1 more
The Søvengård
+1 more
Lincoln Park
+1 more
Lincoln Park Playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
West Grand Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
+1 more
8th Day Gym
Bridge/Barker (WB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lincoln Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
65
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$292K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
45
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
841 sq ft – 0.25 ac
Based on 31 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Barker & Vedders 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 →To buy a median-priced Barker & Vedders Add. home (around $292,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,942 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,942/mo | $51,791 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,236/mo | $59,628 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,334/mo | $62,248 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
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Solar potential
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Barker & Vedders 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)
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Tacos place
Restaurant
Tacos El Cuñado Bridge St.
Restaurant
El Granjero Mexican Grill
Restaurant
B Munchie 'cakes
Restaurant
Salvatore's
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Sibley School
Stocking School
Saint Adalberts School
Lexington School
Lexington
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Douglas Park Trail
Bike Path
West Grand Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Barker & Vedders Add.
- What do homes cost in Barker & Vedders Add.?
- The median home value in Barker & Vedders Add. is about $292,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Barker & Vedders Add.?
- Barker & Vedders Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Barker & Vedders Add. walkable?
- Barker & Vedders Add. scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.