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Benj. F. Barendsen Add.

Strong schools draw families here

Median $246K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 4.4/10

🏙️4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan

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

🎓Schools
80

City MiddleHigh

  • High — 1.6 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
🚶Walkability
60

Very walkable

  • Plenitful: 2 min walk
  • 8 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$246K median

  • 3 sales in last 12mo
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4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 10 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 1.6 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 1.6 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 4.1 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 4.7 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 4.4 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 3.8 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 3.5 mi
4Aberdeen SchoolElementary · PK-08 · 234 students · 13:1 · Assigned · 0.9 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 0.9 mi

Walkability

6.0

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.2
🍽️Dining
7.1
🌳Nature
3.8
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Median Sale Price

$246K

3 sales in last 12mo

Parcels / Units

63

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

1742 sq ft – 0.31 ac

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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?
no homes are listed 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 City MiddleHigh (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.

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