G. M. Barkers Sub.
Walkable and connected
Median $200K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.4/10
You could walk to coffee in three minutes, which tells you everything about the density here—G. M. Barkers Sub. is nine acres of closely-spaced homes on tight lots right in the middle of West Grand, where downtown Grand Rapids sits just over five minutes away by car. The subdivision leans on its location: 150 restaurants within a mile, a transit stop you can reach on foot, and Nagold Park a short walk away. Homes run around $226K, which tracks with the neighborhood's reputation for affordability close to the city core. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and if you need groceries, there are two dozen stores within two miles—the nearest one's about an eleven-minute walk. It's the kind of place where you're never far from something, and that's the whole point.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- B Munchie 'cakes: 5 min walk
- 24 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 60 parks within 1 mile
- Nagold Park: 5 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 8 min walk
$200K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in G. M. Barkers Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,358/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
B Munchie 'cakes
+1 more
Eden Cafe
+1 more
Flamingo Lounge
+1 more
Nagold Park
+1 more
Sullivan Field Playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
Lane/Bridge (NB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Nagold Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
60
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$200K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
49
Median Lot Size
4286 sq ft
2104 sq ft – 0.29 ac
Based on 31 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in G. M. Barkers Sub. 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 →To buy a median-priced G. M. Barkers Sub. home (around $200,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $35k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,330 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,330/mo | $35,474 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,532/mo | $40,841 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,599/mo | $42,636 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$715K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$238K
Median
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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 G. M. Barkers Sub. 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)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
B Munchie 'cakes
Restaurant
Tacos place
Restaurant
Tacos El Cuñado Bridge St.
Restaurant
El Granjero Mexican Grill
Restaurant
Salvatore's
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Stocking School
Sibley School
Saint Adalberts School
Villa Maria School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about G. M. Barkers Sub.
- What do homes cost in G. M. Barkers Sub.?
- The median home value in G. M. Barkers Sub. is about $200,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the G. M. Barkers Sub. housing market?
- no homes are listed in G. M. Barkers Sub. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve G. M. Barkers Sub.?
- G. M. Barkers Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is G. M. Barkers Sub. walkable?
- G. M. Barkers Sub. scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.