Subdivision

Bechtel Add.

Walkable with great nature access

Median $160K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 3.8/10

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan

Bechtel Add. sits two acres deep in Baxter, where your commute to downtown Grand Rapids stretches just seven minutes and transit stops are practically on your doorstep. The subdivision's modest lot sizes—about a tenth of an acre each—keep things compact, and homes here run around two hundred seventy-two thousand dollars. What makes the daily routine different is the sheer density of options within walking distance: two hundred eleven restaurants, thirty grocers within two miles, and coffee shops close enough that you're never more than nine minutes on foot from caffeine or dinner. Martin Luther King Jr. Park takes four minutes to reach, and thirteen parks dot the surrounding mile—the kind of accessibility that turns errands into something less like a chore and more like an excuse to leave the house.

Why people love it here

Walkability

7.1

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.8
🍽️Dining
8.3
🌳Nature
4.9
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • Reeds Lake — 1.9 mi
  • 65 parks within 1 mile
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Park: 5 min walk
  • Joe Taylor Park: 10 min walk
🎓Schools
80

City MiddleHigh

  • High — 3.2 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$160K median

  • 1 recent sale
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Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Martin Luther King Jr. Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

65

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Reeds Lake

1.9 mi

3.8
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 27 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 3.2 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 3.2 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 6.2 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 3.3 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 1.5 mi
4Martin Luther King Leadership AcademyElementary · PK-08 · 296 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 0.7 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.5 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · Assigned · 1.7 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 1.9 mi
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Frequently asked about Bechtel Add.

What do homes cost in Bechtel Add.?
The median home value in Bechtel Add. is about $160,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Bechtel Add. housing market?
no homes are listed in Bechtel Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Bechtel Add.?
Bechtel Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
Is Bechtel Add. walkable?
Bechtel Add. scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, listings, schools · Updated 6/21/2026