Baxter Bros. Add No.1 — satellite view
Subdivision37.6 acres

Baxter Bros. Add No.1

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 14% park access
💰Home Values

$304K median

  • 8 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
59

Somewhat walkable

  • Eastern/Mayhew Wood (NB): 10 min walk
  • 1 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
43

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 44 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This well-established neighborhood in Kent County offers a perfect blend of urban convenience and residential comfort on tree-lined streets. With excellent transit access and walkable amenities including six restaurants within a mile and seven grocery stores nearby, daily life flows smoothly. The community features generous lot sizes averaging 0.14 acres and a strong sense of homeownership, with 55% of residents owning their homes.

Residents enjoy easy access to MacKay-Jaycee Park and ten other parks within walking distance, while Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area with options ranging from highly-rated to developing programs. The neighborhood's classic architecture includes spacious bungalows and ranch homes with original hardwood floors, fireplaces, and thoughtful updates that preserve character while adding modern convenience. This area works beautifully for families seeking an established community with urban amenities, professionals who value transit access, and anyone who appreciates walkable living with strong neighborhood roots.

8 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$346K

8 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

198

Median Lot Size

0.14 ac

0.11 ac – 0.42 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.9

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
6.5
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Ken's Fruit Market

13 minwalk
Meijer
26 minwalk
Aldi
36 minwalk
El Especial Supermarket & Bakery
48 minwalk

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

The Old Goat

12 minwalk
Real Food Cafe
12 minwalk
Burger King
18 minwalk
Taco Bell
19 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

13 minwalk
Chapbook Café
49 minwalk
Starbucks
49 minwalk
🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

The Brass Ring

13 minwalk
Log Cabin
31 minwalk
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Lee's Oriental Market

7 mindrive· 17 min bike
Plaza Mexico
9 mindrive
🌳Parks
Walkable

Seymour Park

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 6 min drive
Paris Park
14 minwalk
MacKay-Jaycee Park
7 minbike
Plaster Creek
8 minbike
🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Alger Community Playground

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 6 min drive
Cheseboro Park Playground
8 minbike
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
9 minbike
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
9 minbike
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Ken-O-Sha Gold Loop

8 mindrive
Underground Trail (MTB)
6 mindrive
Ken-O-Sha Gold Loop
8 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Plaster Creek Trail

15 minwalk· 6 min bike
Plaster Creek Trail
6 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
14 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
15 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

11 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Remote

Blue's Gym

60 minwalk
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Eastern/Mayhew Wood (NB)

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Eastern/Billantou (SB)
11 minwalk
28th/Eastern - East (WB)
7 minbike
28th/Raymond (EB)
9 minbike

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

9 minbike· 22 min walk· 7 min drive
📚Libraries
Walkable

Seymour Library

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
12 mindrive
Madison Square Library
10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall

13 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
12 mindrive

Nearby Schools

4.3
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 44 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
2Brookside ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 280 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi

8 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026