What do homes cost in Baxter?

The median home value in Baxter is about $217,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.

How active is the Baxter housing market?

there are 7 homes for sale in Baxter right now, and 22 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.

What schools serve Baxter?

Baxter is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).

Baxter scores 7.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Baxter

Walkable with great nature access

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7 homes for sale·Median $218K·Walkability 7.0/10·Schools 4.1/10

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR(~3 min drive)

🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 1m drive)

You know you're in the right neighborhood when you can walk to 313 restaurants but still feel like you're part of a real community. This corner of Grand Rapids sits perfectly between Eastown and downtown, giving you that sweet spot where historic character meets serious walkability. The tree-lined streets are filled with early 1900s homes that locals have been lovingly updating — original hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, and those front porches that actually get used for morning coffee and evening conversations.

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Why people love it here

Walkability

7.0

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy

6.8

🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars

8.0

🌳Nature— Parks, trails

4.9

🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations

10.0

💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation

5.0

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

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

Reeds Lake — 1.9 mi
90 parks within 1 mile
Joe Taylor Park: 4 min walk
Sigsbee Park: 11 min walk

💰Home Values

$218K median

22 sales in last 12mo

🎓Schools

City MiddleHigh

High — 2.9 mi away
Grand Rapids
9 rated schools in district

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Down Payment$43,500

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Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Joe Taylor Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Reeds Lake

1.9 mi

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Frequently asked about Baxter

What do homes cost in Baxter?: The median home value in Baxter is about $217,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Baxter housing market?: there are 7 homes for sale in Baxter right now, and 22 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Baxter?: Baxter is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
Is Baxter walkable?: Baxter scores 7.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.