Barnhart Subdivision
Walkable near top schools
Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 4.0/10
The alley that cuts through here—the one they call Cody Court—is the real spine of the place, where the subdivision breathes. Sitting in Southeast Grand Rapids within the Southtown-Madison Square area, the Barnhart Subdivision spreads across 25 lots and the vacated right-of-way that locals still use as a shortcut, a gathering point, a place where the street feels less like infrastructure and more like common ground. Downtown is barely two minutes away, yet the neighborhood holds its own rhythm: a coffee shop a couple blocks over, restaurants clustered within walking distance (336 within a mile), and Mooney Park just seven minutes on foot when you need green space. Transit access is immediate—a stop sits practically at your doorstep—while Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. The Gerald R. Ford airport is about 23 minutes out, and if water's your thing, the Butterworth Park boat launch sits just over a mile south. Twenty-four parks within a mile means there's rarely a shortage of somewhere to go.
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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
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 2.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 120 parks within 1 mile
- Mooney Park: 10 min walk
- Mel Trotter Park: 10 min walk
Franklin Big Save Liquor
+1 more
Jamaican Dave's
+1 more
Happy Cat Café
Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails
+1 more
Mooney Park
+1 more
Mel Trotter Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Division/Buckley (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mooney Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
120
within 1 mile
Crime in Barnhart Subdivision 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 →Parcels / Units
1
Expected Rent
$925/mo
$800 – $1,025 · wider-area estimate
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 Barnhart Subdivision 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(30)
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Grocery Store
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
919 Party Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(21)
Jamaican Dave's
Restaurant
Juju Bird
Restaurant
Tacos El Cuñado at the Downtown Market
Restaurant
Cafe De Miro
Restaurant
Sav Sav by Squibb
Restaurant
+16 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails
Bar
House Rules Board Game Lounge
Restaurant
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
Bar
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Vandenberg School
Covenant Christian High School
School
Morris School
Saint Joseph School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Barnhart Subdivision
- What schools serve Barnhart Subdivision?
- Barnhart Subdivision is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Barnhart Subdivision walkable?
- Barnhart Subdivision scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.