Barths Add.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $245K·Walkability 8.3/10·Schools 4.1/10
The real anchor here is Joe Taylor Park just a three-minute walk away—that KABOOM! playground and water feature draw people out of their homes on warm days in a way that reshapes the whole character of living this close in. Barths Add. sits on 20 acres of modest lots (averaging a tenth of an acre each) within Baxter, where homes run around $196K and downtown Grand Rapids is barely five minutes off. The walkability reads high on paper—8.6/10 for errands, perfect 10s for dining and transit—and the numbers back it up: 241 restaurants within a mile, a grocery store steps away, coffee shops on every block. Schools feed into Grand Rapids Public Schools. What actually sticks is the density of small, attainable homes packed tight enough that sidewalks matter, parks matter, and the walk to Wealthy Street's local bistros and soul food spots feels natural rather than deliberate.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Excellent
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
- 100 parks within 1 mile
- Sigsbee Park: 5 min walk
- Joe Taylor Park: 6 min walk
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 2.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$245K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Barths Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,663/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Joe Taylor Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
100
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.9 mi
Wealthy Market
Tasty Tips BBQ
+1 more
Foxtail Coffee
Club Cruisers
Sigsbee Park
+1 more
Joe Taylor Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Wealthy/Barth (EB)
+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 Barths 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 →Recent Sale Price
$245K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
117
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
1403 sq ft – 0.34 ac
To buy a median-priced Barths Add. home (around $245,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,630 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,630/mo | $43,455 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,876/mo | $50,030 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,959/mo | $52,229 |
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.
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.
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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 Barths 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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🍕 Restaurants(10)
Tasty Tips BBQ
Restaurant
Street Eats & Boba
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
Sigsbee School
Blodgett School
Campus Elementary School
School
Campus Elementary School (Grand Rapids Public School)
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Barths Add.
- What do homes cost in Barths Add.?
- The median home value in Barths Add. is about $245,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Barths Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Barths Add. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Barths Add.?
- Barths Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Barths Add. walkable?
- Barths Add. scores 8.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.