Barnard and Wesselius Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision4.3 acres

Barnard and Wesselius Sub.

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 25% park access
💰Home Values

$190K median

🚶Walkability
55

Somewhat walkable

  • Van Belkum Branch: 2 min walk
  • 7 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 7 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 6 min drive
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 6 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 4-acre area in Kent County offers an exceptionally convenient urban lifestyle with excellent transit access and walkable amenities. Residents enjoy having restaurants just steps away and grocery shopping within a few blocks, making daily errands remarkably easy. The neighborhood features modest lot sizes averaging about one-tenth of an acre, creating a close-knit community feel where just over half of residents own their homes.

With 13 restaurants within walking distance and Sweet Street Park nearby, plus six additional parks within a mile, there are plenty of options for dining and outdoor recreation. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, and families have access to some highly-rated options in the district. While Soft Water Lake is a short drive away, the area's greatest strength lies in its urban convenience and transit connectivity. This location works best for professionals, young adults, and anyone who values walkable city living with easy access to dining, shopping, and public transportation.

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$190K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

17

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

2357 sq ft – 0.18 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.5

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.0
🍽️Dining
0.0
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

Bridge Street Market

8 mindrive· 17 min bike
Gorden Food Service
8 mindrive
Creston Market
3 minbike
Family Fare
12 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Quick bike

Gaia house cafe

1 minbike· 2 min drive
Cafe Mamo
2 minbike
Lucy's Cafe
3 minbike
Mike's Wings
7 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North

6 mindrive· 16 min bike
Rowster Coffee
11 minbike
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
8 mindrive
Roots Brew Shop
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick bike

Vinny's bar

4 minbike· 3 min drive
Rezervoir Lounge
5 minbike
Vitale's Sports Bar
8 minbike
The Pubb Food & Spirits
12 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Webster's Market Inc

8 mindrive· 15 min bike
Momma D's Kitchen
10 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
9 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
10 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Sweet Street Park

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Briggs Park
13 minwalk
Mary Waters Park
14 minwalk
Canal Street Park
9 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Briggs Park Playground

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 5 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
14 minwalk
Mary Waters Park Playground
15 minwalk
Canal Street Park Playground
10 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Soft Water Lake

11 mindrive· 20 min bike
Lamberton Lake
11 mindrive
Emerald Lake
12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

8 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

10 mindrive· 17 min bike
Hillcrest Dog Park
12 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Creston Trail

7 minbike· 16 min walk
Creston Trail
8 minbike
Creston Trail
7 minbike
Creston Trail
7 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

7 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

5 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
10 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

REVfit

8 mindrive· 15 min bike
The Loading Dock
4 minbike
The Loading Dock
4 minbike
Communitea Wellness
10 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Plainfield/Sweet (NB)

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Plainfield/Sweet (SB)
3 minwalk
Plainfield/Quimby (NB)
4 minwalk
Plainfield/Coit (SB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Kay Pharmacy

7 minbike· 19 min walk· 4 min drive
Walgreens
11 minbike
Walgreens
8 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Easy walk

Van Belkum Branch

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 2 min drive
West Leonard Library
10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 mindrive
West Side Library
9 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

8 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
11 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
13 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Sweet Street Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

7

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

2.5 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026