Benj. F. Barendsen Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $246K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 4.4/10
The 15-acre subdivision sits in North Park, where ranch homes on modest lots anchor a neighborhood that values river access and open space over square footage. Downtown Grand Rapids is just 10 minutes away, but the feel here is residential and settled—tree-lined streets, early 20th-century homes mixed with mid-century ranches, and a real sense of neighbors who've stayed put. Homes run around $201K, and the median lot is about 5,600 square feet. A transit stop is steps away, and a dozen restaurants are within a mile, which matters when you're this close to the city but prefer to stay local. The real draw is proximity to what makes North Park tick: Riverside Park's trails and kayak launch are less than two miles down the road, and the Veterans Nature Trail is a five-minute walk from most addresses here.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.6 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Plenitful: 2 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
$246K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
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Frequently asked about Benj. F. Barendsen Add.
- What do homes cost in Benj. F. Barendsen Add.?
- The median home value in Benj. F. Barendsen Add. is about $246,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Benj. F. Barendsen Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Benj. F. Barendsen Add. right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Benj. F. Barendsen Add.?
- Benj. F. Barendsen Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Benj. F. Barendsen Add. walkable?
- Benj. F. Barendsen Add. scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.