Bechtel Add.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $160K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 3.8/10
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
Good
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
- 65 parks within 1 mile
- Martin Luther King Jr. Park: 5 min walk
- Joe Taylor Park: 10 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 3.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$160K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Bechtel Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,086/mo
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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
bp
BJ's Urban Kitchen
+1 more
Foxtail Coffee
Club Cruisers
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
+1 more
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
MLK/Fuller (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 27 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Bechtel 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
$160K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
7
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.12 ac – 0.27 ac
To buy a median-priced Bechtel Add. home (around $160,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $28k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,064 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,064/mo | $28,379 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,225/mo | $32,673 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,279/mo | $34,109 |
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Bechtel 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)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Delightful Eats
Restaurant
BJ's Urban Kitchen
Restaurant
Big Fish Wings & Things
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Campus Elementary School
School
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Campus Elementary School (Grand Rapids Public School)
School
Alexander Elementary School (Closed 2011)
School
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(10)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+7 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Reeds Lake Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
+4 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(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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.